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The Grove to open at Camp Richardson Sunday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 2:19pm
UPDATE: Due to the incoming storm, Thursday's grand opening has been moved to Sunday, March 3.
Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team headed to playoffs, tubing fundraiser Sunday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 9:09am
It was down to the last minutes before the buzzer of a season-ending game between the San Francisco Sabercats and Santa Clara Blackhawks that clinched the local Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team one of four playoff spots next month in San Jose.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Judge Johnson for Tahoe Justice of the Peace
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 8:58am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association (DCSPA) has issued an endorsement for the current Tahoe Justice of the Peace Judge Michael Johnson to retain that position.
DCSPA President Justin Fricke made the announcement on February 25.
“I am honored to receive DCSPA’s endorsement,” responded Johnson. “These Douglas County deputies and sergeants are vital participants in the judicial system and have been in a position to observe and evaluate my performance as judge, so I accept this endorsement as an affirmation of my judicial service, past and future.”
Letter to the Editor: Now Is the time to solve the housing crisis
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:44am
Nothing is more appealing than the idea that problems can be solved with no costs to anyone. But that’s almost never true. Facing reality and making choices to solve problems is the mark of an adult. Screaming “no” to everything and ignoring problems is what children do.
It's CASA Box Lunch time in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 9:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is time for the 28th annual CASA El Dorado Box Lunch. Box Lunch is one of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) El Dorado's biggest outreach and fundraising events each year. They work with community partners and volunteers to make and deliver over 3,000 pre-ordered lunches to schools, businesses, and individuals throughout El Dorado County from South Lake Tahoe to El Dorado Hills. All funds raised through this event directly support recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision of CASA.
Letter: It's not a "unit," it's our family home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 9:33pm
After reading about an initiative to establish a tax on owners of vacant residential units in the city of South Lake Tahoe, I would like to share some thoughts about family homes, legacy, and to serve and protect.
Lake Village fire displaces residents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 6:58pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) responded to a home fire on Holly Lane in Lake Village on Monday, February 26. The call came in at 11:25 a.m.
Three engines and two rescue vehicles responded. The teams were able to knock down the fire quickly before it spread to other homes and condominiums. The occupants were able to escape without injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and there is no estimate of damage though the home is not inhabitable at this time.
Prescribed burn operations to continue around Lake Tahoe this week, weather permitting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 5:54pm
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.
Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes open in South Lake Tahoe for March 5 primary election
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 5:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The March Presidential Primary is just a week away, and there are some dates and locations South Lake Tahoe and Meyers voters need to be aware of.
El Dorado County has 132,294 registered voters, with about 18,000 in South Lake Tahoe. Registered voters should have already received their ballots in the mail, and if not already mailed in, they will also be accepted at the following locations:
Kudos: Heavenly Ski Patrol Hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 3:23pm
Being a member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol is a really rewarding experience for the members of the patrol team. Whether making sure the ski resort guests are safe, working with the avalanche rescue dogs, or helping injured skiers off of the slopes, the members of the Heavenly Ski Patrol are there to ensure that the ski resort guests are enjoying the best skiing experience possible.
Survey about public transit for those living in unincorporated El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 2:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine has published a survey for El Dorado County residents living in the unincorporated area of the Lake Tahoe Basin (including Meyers and Tahoma).
There are nine questions about public transit in the region.
To participate, visit HERE.
Letter: Tahoe needs housing solutions, not a vacancy tax
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 10:25pm
Tahoe has a housing problem. This is the one thing that we can all agree on.
Our community is leaving town at increasing rates as they continue to get priced out. “Locals for Affordable Housing” has been very vocal in publicly advocating for what they claim is a solution: a vacancy tax.
It is not. The truth is, those in our community who need housing solutions the most would be hurt significantly if this tax measure passed.
Major storm expected to hit Lake Tahoe at end of the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If the forecast holds, March will be coming in like a lion this year. But first, there are Winter Weather and Lake Wind advisories to get through.
Starting at 4 a.m. Monday there is a Lake Wind Warning in place until Tuesday at 4 a.m. Expect winds from the southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe.
Letter: TRPA Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:13pm
In the 23-February-2024 column entitled “Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe: Confronting Existential Threats with Modern Solutions” written by Julie Regan of the TRPA, she makes statements about what the TRPA has done and what they are currently doing.
Toyota Air & Après returns this week to Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 4:38pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 03 2024 .
February 29, 2024 (All day)
March 1, 2024 (All day)
March 2, 2024 (All day)
March 3, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Toyota Air & Après returns to South Lake Tahoe and will be held February 28 - March 3 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. It will be a weekend packed full of events you won’t want to miss, including an epic big air show on World Cup on Saturday night and fireworks. Meet pro athletes, collect some swag, and enjoy the big air and big energy.
Enjoy the Kristen Brown Band concert at the Heavenly Village on Friday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a free event - enjoy an evening of great music from Kristen who was in the Top 20 this year on The Voice.
Column: Avoid Winter Back Injuries
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 10:31pm
Our winter wonderland not only provides an abundance of opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation but also presents opportunities for injury. Take steps to keep safe on the slopes, while clearing snow around your home, walking on ice, or anything else this winter.
Prepare your body: Get in shape and condition your muscles. Warm up and stretch before each activity. Begin with a slow and easy session.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 10:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 5 - Feb. 11, 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 5 - February 11, 2024
2/5
Arrests
None
Other Calls
00:33 Suspicious Person - Occurred on Modesto Ave. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 9:08pm
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. 15 - Feb. 21, 2024
2/15
10:58 PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW - Occurred on Kekin St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
2/16
Next learning forum: Playing at the next level
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
March 6, 2024 - 7:00pm
The community is invited to the Tahoe Learning Haven's free March Forum on Wednesday, March 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn about all the athletic options after high school. From intramurals to team sports at Division 1 schools. Special presenter, Phil Bryant, will share his wealth of knowledge about college sports and what you need to do during high school to keep your options open!
Also, Sombreros will bring their taco truck to the forum before it gets underway, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., and students attending the forum will be given $5 off the dinner of their choosing.
South Lake Tahoe Girl Scout sells cookies to the skiing and snowboarding crowd
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 12:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Skiers and riders leaving Heavenly Mountain Resort's California Lodge know the secret already: There will be Girl Scouts selling cookies just a few feet away. Finding a coveted spot to sell the annual treats is a tough in a saturated market, but 10-year-old Maddie Mallein has the perfect spot.
SNO-Parks offer safe and fun space to enjoy the snow around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 11:01pm
There are 18 SNO-Parks on U.S. Forest Service land in California, ten in the Lake Tahoe Basin with many others just a short drive away. The parks offer cleared parking for vehicles, and opportunities for non-motorized winter activities including cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play. A handful of SNO-Parks offer access to both motorized and non-motorized activities.
Using the SNO-Parks keeps drivers off the sides of US50, SR89, and SR88 where cars are often parked in the lane of travel, with young children walking along the roadway and/or sledding into traffic.
North Lake Tahoe Fire uses Heart Month to remind everyone to learn CPR
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 8:27pm
Your heart, your community - Be a lifesaver this heart month! It is not just about wearing red. It is about taking action to prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. The American Heart Association has resources to help you live a healthier life, eat better, and stay active. Visit their website for valuable tips www.heart.org.
LTUSD Community Conversation wrap-up - State of the District planned for March
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 4:39pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community once again had an opportunity to engage with the leadership of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) at the recent LTUSD Community Conversation. About 20 community members joined LTUSD staff, board members, and administrators for the meeting on January 16 and engaged in a discussion about the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within LTUSD.
Letter: The City is responsible for the VHR mess
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 2:46pm
Dear Editor: In the scenic city of South Lake Tahoe, vacation home rentals (VHRs) have long been a source of controversy among residents. Many argue that these rentals disrupt the peace and quiet of neighborhoods, drive up housing prices, and strain city resources. To address these concerns, voters in South Lake Tahoe decided to ban VHRs in residential neighborhoods in November 2018.
Column: Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe: Confronting Existential Threats with Modern Solutions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 11:13am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - People’s connections with Lake Tahoe have always run deep. For the Washoe, the lake is the center of the world, both geographically and spiritually. According to tribal elders, there is no distinction between the health of the land and the health of the Washoe. People and communities continue to form long-lasting connections to Lake Tahoe today. As the connections have deepened, the health of the lake and the very well-being of our communities have become inextricably interconnected.
Column: Embrace the Magic of Winter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 11:07am
Winter is filled with beauty, but its short days, heavy snow, and social pressures can be challenging. Here are some ways to embrace the magic of Tahoe winter and overcome its obstacles.
Embrace Coziness. Create a warm, comforting environment with blankets, warm beverages, and activities that bring joy. Books, movies, and hobbies can make you feel cozy and content.
City Council to discuss cannabis revenue policy, and results of TOT increase survey
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe Basin Entry Fee, the Master Fee schedule, and a public opinion survey results on a possible increase to the TOT are all on the next South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall - Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
A presentation will be made by Chad Hayes on a Lake Tahoe Basin User Fee that will start off the meeting.
City tightens up enforcement on unpermitted South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rentals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe has taken several recent actions to make enforcement of Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) more effective to maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods and ensure compliance with VHR regulations.
Screening and discussion of The Untold Story of Betty Reid Soskin in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter in the Barn Room at South of North Brewing for a free exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom” on Wednesday, February 28 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This is 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.
Four men arrested in South Lake Tahoe incidents Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 11:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday was a busy day for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD). Four people were arrested in two separate incidents.
SLTPD has been doing a significant amount of proactive directed enforcement towards any possible Fentanyl in South Lake Tahoe after the overdose deaths of four residents on February 12.
South Lake Tahoe Athlete Brian Stenerson takes on the 2024 Freeride World Tour
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 10:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2024 Freeride World Tour has begun, and Brian Stenerson, a client of PT Revolution of South Lake Tahoe, is ready to leave his mark on the world stage as a dynamic snowboarder.
Brian's journey with PT Revolution began as he was seeking rehabilitation after an injury sustained during snowboarding competition. With sheer determination and the guidance of their team, Brian not only recovered but thrived.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Lasagne Love and the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 133 dinner guests at Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal on Monday, February 12 were in for a real treat when they arrived at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall to enjoy a lasagna-themed dinner which members of the local Lasagna Love organization lovingly prepared. The lasagna received rave reviews from the dinner guests, and for those who were not meat eaters, were thrilled to have the option of enjoying vegetarian lasagna.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 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 January 29 - February 4, 2024
1/29
Arrests
None
Other Calls
00:00 Mental Dist Person - Disposition: Checks Ok.
Enrollment now open for LTUSD students new to the district
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 6:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enrollment for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year is now open. Parents are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registration is also open for all grades through 5th grade at this time.
Once the online enrollment is completed (https://laketahoe.asp.aeries.net/air), LTUSD will need additional paperwork (see below). Your school of residence will contact you for a registration appointment.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe keeps slopes open late on Fridays, announces other specials
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:10pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is bringing back its popular “Open Late Fridays” starting this Friday, February 23. For the rest of the season, the resort will stay open two additional hours on Fridays, spinning select chairlifts until 6 p.m. and making the most of longer days and mid-winter snow conditions. The two-hour extension of its operations on Fridays allows skiers and riders to take “bonus runs” or kick off the weekend with an afternoon on the mountain.
Just for the Funk of It - Final Tour comes to Bally's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:50am
Event Date:
June 13, 2024 - 8:00pm
George Clinton and Parliment Funkadelic, plus guests Dumpstaphunk will be at Balley's Lake Tahoe Showroom on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8 p.m. The Just for the Funk of It - Final Tour??!!" features the Godfather of Funk George Clinton.
Tickets go on sale Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. See HERE.
Nikki Glaser brings "The Good Girl Tour" to Bally's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2024 - 9:26am
Event Date:
May 25, 2024 - 8:00pm
Late-Nite Productions is proud to present an evening of stand-up Comedy with Nikki Glaser as we catch her on "The Good Girl Tour." This is taking place on Saturday, May 25, 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
State Assembly District 1 candidate Tenessa Audette stops by South Lake Tahoe to meet voters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 10:53pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Meet one of the candidates for State Assembly District 1 at South of North Brewery. Megan Dahle currently holds this position but is running to succeed her husband Brian as a state senator.
Tenessa Audette, the current mayor of Redding, is stopping by the brewery in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, February 22 at 4:30 p.m. to meet with locals before the March primary.
Dan + Shay and Lake Tahoe is for Lovers latest to be added to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert series
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 2:52pm
Two new shows have been added to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's Tahoe: Dan + Shay, and Lake Tahoe is for Lovers. Country music stars Dan + Shay embark on their Heartbreak on the Map Tour this month, and it has been extended into the summer. The three-time Grammy Award winners will have Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe on the tour with them.
Their Lake Tahoe stop is Sunday, September 15 at 7 p.m. Dan + Shay will be the new coaches on The Voice for the upcoming season.
Tickets can be found HERE.
Raley’s Food For Families donates over 100 stuffed bears to Carson Valley Health ER
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 6:30am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The wonderful Carson Valley community came through yet again with the donation of over 100 stuffed collector bears from Raley’s Food For Families. The bears were donated to the Carson Valley Health Emergency Department and East Fork Fire first responders. These bears provide comfort during a scary time for our youngest residents experiencing health emergencies.
Snowshoe Thompson Expedition following the 1856 mail carrier's original route
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 6:10am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 10 2024 .
March 6, 2024 (All day)
March 7, 2024 (All day)
March 8, 2024 (All day)
March 9, 2024 (All day)
March 10, 2024 (All day)
Five ultra-athletes will retrace the steps of John "Snowshoe" Thompson's inaugural mail route which he began on January 3, 1856, from Placerville, Calif. to Genoa, Nev., 90 miles away and across the snowbound Sierra Nevada.
The Snowshoe Thompson Expedition team will complete their journey over five days and carry a GPS tracker enabling live updates of their progress which followers can track here.
South Tahoe Grad Night committee seeks donations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Grad Night Organization (501(c)(3) has been providing an annual safe and sober graduation night celebration since 1992. Its goal is to establish a norm for graduating young adults emphasizing having fun and celebrating without the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco and to prevent any illegal substance arrests, injuries, accidents, or deaths.
Generous donations from the community (residents, businesses, and organizations) provide South Tahoe & Mt. Tallac High Schools with a spectacular Grad Night event!
CANCELED - 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:52pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
The event is being postponed due to the snow. Save the date for April 14 as it is being rescheduled.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate the history of one of the biggest legends of the Sierra Nevada when the Lake Tahoe Historial Society hosts the 21st annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration on Sunday, March 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This free event will be held in the History Complex, 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
The lineup:
Snowshoe Thompson Chautauqua by local historian and author David Woodruff as Snowshoe and Gayle Woodruff as his wife, Agnes
South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission meets Thursday: Agenda includes Tourist Core, Rental Registry
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, February 22 at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Included on the agenda:
Tony Award winning Peter and the Starcatcher headed to LTCC stage
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 8:35pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 10 2024 .
March 8, 2024 (All day)
March 9, 2024 (All day)
March 10, 2024 (All day)
“O, pity the child who lives in a fact-based world!" Peter and the Starcatcher, the winner of five Tony awards, is coming to the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on March 8, 9, 10, and March 15, 16, 17. Make sure to get hooked on this presentation by 4th Wall Down Productions in association with LTCC.
San Jose Sharks Learn to Play program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 8:15pm
The Tahoe Ice Arena will be conducting another session of Learn to Play Hockey brought to you by the San Jose Sharks. Learn to Play is a program that provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Created jointly by the National Hockey League Players’ Association and the National Hockey League, Learn to Play’s goal is to inspire youth and welcome more families into the hockey community.
• Cost: $260
• Time: Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Kiwanis holding public fentanyl awareness meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 7:59pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is inviting the South Lake Tahoe community to an informational meeting on fentanyl on Wednesday, February 21. This dangerous drug took the lives of four people earlier this month in South Lake Tahoe.
The informational meeting will be held in the Aspen Room of Lake Tahoe Community College starting at 5:30 p.m. on This room is adjacent to the library.
Column: Lower Your Blood Pressure with DASH
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 7:40pm
What you eat can help lower your blood pressure. Lower blood pressure means reduced risk for stroke, heart disease, heart failure, kidney disease, and even blindness.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, when implemented in tandem with other lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise and stress management, has proved to be an effective method to reduce blood pressure. The DASH Diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat, and emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.
What is included in the DASH Diet
The CAPP FUND helps high school seniors with college application costs, adds new scholarship
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 7:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you heard of The CAPP FUND? Back in 2020, a month before the world shut down, the CAPP Fund made its debut. A small, all-volunteer nonprofit located in South Lake Tahoe, the CAPP Fund intends to increase access to higher education by helping local high school seniors with the costs of 4-year college application fees. The goal is to give more young adults the opportunity of a college education by taking away the small barrier of the application fees.
Two more waves of stormy weather for Lake Tahoe to start off the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2024 - 10:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 10 a.m. Wednesday. After a fairly mild Sunday before the next storm system arrived, a wetter storm is now in the area. It is expected to bring heavy wet Sierra snow with good spillover rains into lower valleys though daytime highs remain mild. The timing of the heaviest rain/snow will be Sunday night into Monday, but heavy snow showers will likely persist through early Wednesday. Significant impacts to travel are likely in the Sierra to end the holiday weekend.
