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Gardnerville teen dies in single vehicle crash on Jacks Valley Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:57am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 19-year-old Gardnerville man died at the scene after an early morning crash on Thursday.
The Nevada State Police responded to a crash at 12:39 a.m. on March 14 on Jacks Valley Road near Bavarian Drive in Douglas County near the curve in the road north of Genoa Lakes.
Wind an issue at Lake Tahoe until warming trend settles in
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning that will be in place until 5 p.m. Thursday. It will be followed by a Lake Wind Advisory from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.
For the High Wind Warning, expect northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ridge wind gusts could be over 100 mph. Wave heights up to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. For the Lake Wind Advisory, winds will be from the northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet.
Douglas County School Board missteps in offer to interim superintendent, special meeting planned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In a move that wasn't on the agenda, the Douglas County School Board voted to offer Jeanne Dwyer the job she has been filling on an interim basis.
Chicken in a Barrel moving into new, bigger home in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - It's been a long time coming, but the Havard family is ready to open their new Chicken in a Barrel location. Their home for the past 5.5 years has been in an old building, once home to an A&W restaurant at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Now they will be located in the new restaurant space in the Whole Foods complex at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Herbert Avenue. They signed the lease one year ago and since then it's been a lot of work in the 2,600 sq foot space.
Tahoe Star Tours at Spooner Lake and Northstar this summer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 7:22pm
The famously dark skies over Lake Tahoe offer an unobstructed view of the night sky, and this summer Tahoe Star Tours is expanding its schedule to invite more people for docent-led explorations of the cosmos. Events will return to Cosmoarium locations at Northstar California Resort and the Spooner Lake Visitor Center on Thursdays and Saturdays from June through September.
$5 Community Dump Day in South Lake Tahoe June 8
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2024 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-awaited annual cleanup day in South Lake Tahoe has been scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Clean Tahoe will be holding the day-long event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dispose of your unwanted items for just $5 per carload. Residential loads only. Nevada residents are charged $10 per load as are pick-up trucks and trailers. UHauls and oversized trucks are priced by size.
South Lake Tahoe Library program - Tahoe Big Year and Birding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 6:17pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the South Lake Tahoe Library at its next free program for the public, Tahoe Big Year - Birding Lake Tahoe, on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. Sarah Hockensmith from the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be introducing the 2024 Tahoe Big Year, a year-long birding event that celebrates the hundreds of bird species that occupy the Tahoe Region and brings together birding beginners and enthusiasts alike.
STHS Action Sports Marketing Club holding free rail jam and slopestyle event at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Action Sports Marketing Club at South Tahoe High School (STHS) is hosting a rail jam/slopestyle contest at Heavenly Ski Resort this Saturday, March 16 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the Groove Park.
This event is free for everyone. There will be live music, giveaways, prizes, and much more. STHS Senior Brennan Monroe has been working with the Heavenly marketing team and terrain park managers to put this event on as part of his senior project. Come out and support the Action Sports Marketing Club (ASMC.)
With RIF deadline Thursday, Lake Tahoe Unified School District to advise ten people of possible layoffs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a tough meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Tuesday, with a reduction in force (RIF) being the sole topic. With a RIF March 15 deadline looming, the trustees had to pass a resolution to inform certified staff members that could be laid off if more funding could not be found.
"This is not a time or place we'd like to be here right now," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.
Inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:51pm
It will be a memorable evening of love, laughter, and dancing at the inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Blu Nightclub at Bally’s Lake Tahoe. Sons are welcome to bring their “plus one” including, but not limited to, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, older sisters, bonus moms, stepmoms, supermoms, and the list goes on. Organizers can’t wait to see mama moves and son grooves as they dance the night away!
El Dorado County Board of Education seeks Area 5 trustee to fill Richard Fischer's spot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 3:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Education is seeking a member of the public to represent Area 5 which covers South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. Current member Richard Fischer will be stepping down from his role, after representing Area 5 for more than a decade.
The EDCOE board is now accepting applications to fill this vacancy by appointment. The term of the provisional appointment runs through December 13, 2024. The appointed incumbent would be eligible to run for election in the November 2024 Election.
Boulders in road on US50 near Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 3:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Boulders have fallen onto the road on US50 at Cave Rock. One eastbound lane is currently closed west of the tunnel.
A call was made at 2:37 p.m. to alert authorities of the boulders.
No other details are available at this time but use caution when in the area. The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is on the way to clear the rocks.
There are no injuries being reported.
Special LTUSD board meeting to discuss elimination of staff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a special meeting on Tuesday, March 12 of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees to discuss the elimination of some personnel for the next school year.
The Board has determined that it may be necessary to decrease programs and services no later than the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and they may find it necessary to terminate some employees at the end of the current school year. School districts must supply this data in March each year so staff is not surprised.
Screening and discussion: The Untold Story of Betty Reid Soskin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:45am
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter at South Lake Brewing Company for a FREE exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom,” a feature documentary about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer-songwriter, and her family’s experiences confronting Jim Crow-style segregation on the West Coast.
This viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Location
South Lake Brewing Company
1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sierra Club presents talk on urbanization of black bears in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:10am
Event Date:
March 22, 2024 - 5:00pm
The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is holding an educational presentation on the urbanization of black bears and their population on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Toogee Sielsch, a 41-year-long South Lake Tahoe resident and local black bear expert is the speaker. It will be held in the Aspen/Board Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
This presentation will be 40 minutes, diving into the topic of bears. There will be an ASL interpreter present during the presentation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 7:00am
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.
Feb. 29 - Mar. 6, 2024
2/29
12:40 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Patricia Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Column: Patient safety takes collaboration
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 6:30am
As a healthcare system, patient safety is at the forefront of our priorities every single day. During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10 to 16, we take a moment to amplify our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual who walks through our doors. This year's theme, "Safer Together," embodies the collective effort required from providers, staff, patients, and family members to create a safe environment within our hospital.
Alabama with guest Lee Greenwood announced for Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 4:38pm
The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena schedule just added country superstars Alabama to its summer lineup. Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations, and they'll be on the South Shore on Friday, September 13. Joining them on stage is Lee Greenwood.
The popular outdoor summer concert series is on the stage behind Harveys Lake Tahoe. Dance the night away under the stars - unleashing your inner cowboy!
TASK's March "Did You Know" campaign centered on conversations about drugs and alcohol
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nonprofit, Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) created a monthly "Did You Now" campaign at the beginning of this school year. There has been a different focus each month, and for March it focuses on drug and alcohol facts, resources, tools, and information on how to have conversations with kids about these things.
Tahoe Art League looking for muralists and exterior business walls in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 3:15pm
The Tahoe Art League is looking for local artists to design and create murals around South Lake Tahoe, as well as for business owners with high visibility walls.
Following up on three successful murals from last year, they are going to be doing another round of murals this year. The theme for murals in 2024 is "We Belong."
There are several high visibility walls along US50 that artists can choose from including:
- The wall of the liquor store that faces the carwash near the intersection of Tahoe Keys Blvd. and US50 (where a faded mountain mural currently exists)
Prescribed burn operations around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 1:17pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey registration open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey. The season in on Sundays from April 7 - May 26 for levels 8U through high school.
The cost is $150 for 8U and new-to-hockey players, $300 for 10U through high school. Jerseys and socks are included.
If new to hockey, or with little experience, learn the foundational skills - skating, stick handling, passing, and other basics.
The Memorial Day Tournament is included at the Tahoe Blue Center for 10U / 12U and High School age groups.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Overland Meat and Seafood Company
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:21pm
Thanks to the Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship hosted by the Overland Meat and Seafood Company on March 4, the Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal dinner guests who braved the aftereffects of the three-day snowstorm enjoyed a hearty and filling meal. The B&B cooks served up Sloppy Joes, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and french fries along with the dinner guest’s choice of a wide variety of cakes and pies. A perfect meal to offset the cold and dreary weather!
5 Rs of early childhood development
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 9:35am
As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We understand the importance of providing them with the tools they need to succeed in life. That's why it's crucial to lay a strong foundation for their development from the very beginning. Just like planting seeds in a garden, the care and attention we give to our children during their early years can make all the difference in their growth and future success.
Here are five simple yet powerful strategies, outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to help you support your child's development:
Girls help rescue two people who fell through ice at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people and their dogs are safe after being rescued after falling through the ice at Sawmill Pond on Sunday.
Chris Bloch, his two daughters Coral Dawn-Bloch and Sequoia Dawn-Bloch, and their friend Kaiya Catalan were driving by Sawmill when Coral noticed people on the ice. She commented how unsafe the ice was, and in under a minute the people fell through. They had gone onto the ice to rescue their dogs.
Lake Tahoe Community College begins 50th anniversary celebration
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 10:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was on March 5, 1974, when the voters of South Lake Tahoe narrowly approved the formation of a community college district for the city after years of advocating, hard work, and planning. With 66 percent of the vote, the journey to success was underway and the college opened on Sept. 18, 1975. The first campus was in a converted motel on US50 with 119 classes offered to 1,407 students.
Sierra Educational Foundation hosts Community Skier/Boarder Cross
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 8:28pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2024 - 8:00pm
Join the Sierra Educational Foundation on Saturday, March 16 when they host the Community Skier / Boarder Cross. Join them for a seriously fun, unserious
competition. All ages and abilities are welcome. Green costumes and decorations are welcome.
There is a $40 Entry Fee. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The awards ceremony and fundraiser raffle an hour after the race ends. Follow them on Instagram @SierraEducationalFoundation for more details on the ceremony.
To sign up, visit https://sierrateams.org/event/snowboard-cross-and-ski-cross/.
Annual Saint Patrick's Day dinner at Saint Theresa Church
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 8:02pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to Saint Theresa Church's annual Saint Patrick's Dinner on Sunday, March 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enjoy traditional corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and Irish soda bread prepared by the Knights of Columbus.
Tickets will be sold after the Masses on Sunday and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 5-12.
Saint Theresa Grace Hall is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Dogs invited to St. Barles' Day celebration at South Lake Brewing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 12:04pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate brew dog Barley's 11th birthday at South Lake Brewing Company on Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m.
The annual St. Barles' Day celebration includes the release of a new beer and a limited-edition Pet Dogs Drink Beer T-shirt with sales benefitting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Bring your furry friends to the Brewery on a leash to participate in the pet costume contest. They’ll also have free live music by Kyle Kirchubel from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get Rad Pizza will be on-site serving up their signature pies.
Whittell High School remodel on Douglas County School District agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 11:44am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The next meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
Registration open for spring and summer junior tennis camps at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 8:43pm
Spring and summer junior tennis camps are now open for registration at the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club. The camps will be led by the club’s head pro, Dave
Nostrant, a USPTA Elite Pro, has decades of experience teaching all ages and
abilities. The junior programs are open for youth ages 5 and over. Register online at www.zctennis.com/schedule/junior-tennis/.
El Dorado County VHR ordinance evaluations to be presented at Lake Tahoe open house
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 6:55pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 5:30pm
The public is invited to an open house to get updates on the El Dorado County vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Beach Retreat and Lodge Event Center.
Supervisor Brooke Laine assembled a VHR Advisory Committee to discuss the current ordinance, looking at what works, and what doesn't. They will share their evaluation during the meeting on Wednesday. The committee is recommending changes to:
• Effective Complaint Management & Enforcement
• Increase Fines and Penalties
• Stronger Compliance & Standards
Tour Lake Tahoe as never before - Circumnavigate with TERC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 6:28pm
Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) for the 4th annual circumnavigate Lake Tahoe, a fundraising event to support science around the lake and beyond while kayaking Lake Tahoe. This kayaking event will take place over seven days, starting Monday, June 17, and concluding Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, time to spring forward!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 6:02pm
One sure sign of spring is the annual changing of the clock as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 a.m., most states will move their clocks forward one hour.
1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.
1914-1918 - Britain goes on DLS during World War I.
March 19, 1918 - The Standard Time Act establishes time zones and daylight saving. Daylight saving is repealed in 1919, but continues to be recognized in certain areas of the United States.
1945-1966 - There is no federal law regarding Daylight Saving Time.
Robert (Bob) A. McDowell ~ March 25, 1943 - February 20, 2024
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 3:10pm
February 20, 2024, sadly marked the passing of Robert (Bob) A. McDowell at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada after a long, heroic battle with kidney disease. He was 80.
Bob was born in Berkeley, California to William and Patricia McDowell. He graduated from El Cerrito High School and received his B.S. in Natural Resources Conservation in 1967 and his Master of Science in Forest Management in 1973 from Humboldt State University. He earned a Graduate Level Certificate for Environmental Planning at UC Davis.
Weak weather systems could bring some snow to Lake Tahoe through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weekend forecast is much different than last week's blizzard, and once we get through a series of small weather systems next weekend looks fabulous!
The series of quick-hitting systems bring chances of showers and breezes over the weekend into early next week. A travel period to watch will be from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday when intermittent Sierra impacts will be possible.
The National Weather Service in Reno forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Frustration over snow removal issues in the county portion of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Storms come, and storms go at Lake Tahoe. Snow is nothing new, but what happened in the El Dorado County part of Lake Tahoe caught many but surprise, and left them angry.
After feet of snow fell last weekend, snowplows were deployed to get to the roads and remove snow. The problem with this storm for county residents was the lack of plows that came to clear the roads. Some zones got one sweep by a plow each day, while residents along Upper Truckee Road and its sidestreets did not see a plow for a few days, leaving deep snow for vehicles to navigate.
Man arrested after high speed chase from Minden to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 2:14pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A man has been arrested after allegedly leading deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on a high-speed chase from Gardnerville to South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Arts Project brings Backtrack Vocals to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 8:01am
Event Date:
March 22, 2024 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Backtrack Vocals, an A Cappella Quintet, will be visiting South Lake Tahoe schools from March 18-22 as part of the Tahoe Arts Project's annual programming. The week will wrap up with a public performance on Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Due Theatre.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda: renter's assistance program. roads and road audit, budget and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the airport. The public can participate in person or online (instructions and viewing options here).
The agenda includes the mid-year budget review, an update on the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program, and:
A presentation on a basin entry fee.
Volunteer drivers, cooks and office staff needed for Senior Nutrition Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 9:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently in great need of volunteers to help in the Senior Nutrition kitchen, provide office support, or drive meals to homebound seniors enrolled in the County’s Home Delivered Meals Program.
The program operates in South Lake Tahoe and on the west slope of the county and volunteers are needed in all areas.
Cuppa Tahoe: Real Men are 5’8″ (a dry stand-up comedy show)
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 9:06pm
Event Date:
March 9, 2024 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you looking for a fun night in South Lake Tahoe? Cuppa Tahoe presents Real Men Are 5’8″, a night of stand-up comedy on Saturday, March 9.
It’s more than entertainment. It’s a spectacle.
Two people in the same room. At the same time. Both are 5'8" - wow. This stand-up comedy show will leave you wow-ed with real masculinity, seriously.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. The first 10 sold are only $10! Buy now as they will be more expensive at the door.
Howie Mandel live stand-up comedy at Bally's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:59pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2024 - 7:00pm
Late-Nite Productions has announced an evening of stand-up comedy with actor, host, comedian, and producer Howie Mandel for one night only in Lake Tahoe during Celebrity Golf Week. This is taking place on Friday, June 12, 2024, at the Bally's Lake Tahoe Showroom. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting/calling the Bally's Box Office at 775.588.3515.
Inclusive Economic Prosperity in Tahoe topic of speaker series tonight
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Zain Ali will be the keynote speaker tonight at the Tahoe Prosperity Center's second event of the Envision Tahoe Talks speaker series. Ali, the designer of the original Instacart app and South Tahoe resident, will share his breadth of professional experience and discuss how Tahoe can grow its economy, be more inclusive, and allow more to thrive.
This is free to attend and will take place at South of North Brewery, 932 Stateline Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe save lives and landfill with thrift store
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:46pm
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has been in the business of saving lives for 30 years and now has entered the business of saving landfills, too. HSTT opened Thrifty Tails Boutique Thrift Store in August of 2023 with two thoughts in mind, generate income to help pets in need and keep more of the community’s second-hand items out of the landfill. Not only does HSTT give pets a second chance at life, but now clothing, home goods, shoes, and more also get a second chance.
Community invited to American Legion St. Patrick’s Day dinner fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:00am
Event Date:
March 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the American Legion Post 795 at their annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Besides a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, there will be live music with Cash Only.
Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the doors are open until 10 p.m. Cash Only will be playing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner which includes side dishes, rolls, and dessert are $25 per person. Tickets for music only are $10 per person. Pre-sale tickets and food “To Go” will be available.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 7:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 19 - Feb. 25, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for February 19 - February 25, 2024
2/19
Arrests
None
Other Calls
01:10 Emergency Hang-up - Occurred on Spruce Ave. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
Op/Ed: Housing and school enrollment in a mountaintop community going through change
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A look in the rearview mirror is needed to understand much of what is happening in South Lake Tahoe today, especially where housing and school enrollment are concerned. It is always important to understand the past, how we got to today, and prepare to adjust to the future with a look through the front window.
Enrollment in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) peaked in the 1994-95 school year when there was an all-time high of 5,978 students, a number that has been dwindling ever since.
Community invited to support Zephyr Cove Elementary at Night in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 1:07pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2024 - 5:30pm
The Zephyr Cove Elementary School (ZCES) Parents Club invites the community to join us for our annual fundraising event Night in Tahoe on Tuesday,
March 26, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. This is their largest fundraiser of the year and monies raised go to support the school's art and music programs, updating their Literacy Library, school enhancements, and STEM projects.
Tickets are on sale now for $75 each and can be purchased online at zcesparentsclub.org.
South Lake Tahoe resident and former CHP officer Don Elston passes away
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 12:57pm
Don Elston, a longtime South Lake Tahoe resident, has passed away. A full obituary will be created but the family wanted his local friends to know.
Don Elston, born August 25, 1942, spent 29 years with the California Highway Patrol. He was in West Los Angeles and Barstow before relocating to the South Lake Tahoe office.
He and his wife Hedy were married for 40 years, 38 of those in South Lake Tahoe.
Sadly, Don passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 81.
