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Community Foundation in Tahoe awards nearly $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:38pm
Through the generosity of its donors, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has once again broken its record for competitive grants made! The Community Foundation is proud to announce that it has granted nearly $400,000 through its Community Impact Grants in 2024, benefiting nonprofit organizations in the Lake Tahoe basin.
Celebration of 49th anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:20pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2024 - 7:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show is turning 49 this year, and Bally's Tahoe will be hosting a special evening to celebrate, including the original "Brad Majors" himself, Barry Bostwick who will be the host. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18.
There will be a live shadow cast, audience participation, VIP Meet & Greet, and a costume contest. Get your squirt guns, newspapers, sponges, rubber gloves, party hats, toilet paper, noisemakers, and toast ready!
Meet Your Neighbor: Kree Abravanel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 8:10pm
While you may not know Kree Abravanel personally, you have most likely heard about the local events she has created - Meyers Mountain Market, Music in the Park, and the upcoming Meyers Mountain Fall Festival, and helped launch Tube Tahoe.
Always quick with a smile, Kree has become immersed in her new hometown. Raised in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Kree moved to the South Shore in 2017 with her husband Leon who grew up in South Lake Tahoe.
Smaine Fund Scramble: A golf fundraiser to support The Smaine Fund
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 6:36pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2024 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Smaine Fund, in collaboration with The Hangar Lake Tahoe and PT Revolution, has announced the inaugural Smaine Fund Scramble, a charity golf tournament set to take place on October 13, 2024, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
This exciting event will bring together golf enthusiasts and community supporters for a day of friendly competition, the chance to compete for prizes and awards, camaraderie, philanthropy, and the chance to be The Smaine Fund Scramble CHAMPS!
South Tahoe Refuse roll out of new 3-cart recycling program updates
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Douglas County’s new 3-cart curbside collection program begins at the end of August. South Tahoe Refuse says this new semi-automated collection program will be safer for their workers and reduce the use of plastic bags.
Learn about Little Library program at next Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 5:45pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra on Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College (next to the Library).
The speaker will be Roy Takeda from the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township and he will be speaking on ‘The Little Library’ program and ‘HOW’ to build one.
Roy has made several of these Little Libraries that are placed around town with books for the public to take a book – FREE of CHARGE. All that is asked is that when you ‘take’ a book you ‘leave’ a book.
Fall Into Conservation Gardening Workshop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 5:36pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With cooler mornings signaling the arrival of fall, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the colder months. Attend a free workshop to learn how to shut down your irrigation system and get your garden winter-ready.
The South Tahoe Public Utility and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners are hosting the third gardening workshop, Fall into Conservation, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. The workshop will also be accessible virtually at stpud.us. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Tickets still available for 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 5:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, with VIPs enjoying early tasting access starting at 11 a.m. and General Admission beginning at 1 p.m.
Letter: Out-of-town real estate lobby spends nearly $1 Million to buy SLT election. Will we let them?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:01pm
A paid canvasser knocked on my front door on Sunday morning. He handed me a flyer with an AI-generated couple in a lakefront home in what looks like upstate New York, but presumably is supposed to be Lake Tahoe.
The creepy-looking flyer and the matching trifold pamphlet delivered to my mailbox are part of a now nearly $1 million campaign funded by the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of REALTORS.
One dies in crash of plane at Minden-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 1:02pm
UPDATE Wednesday: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pilot involved in the aircraft crash—which took place on August 20, 2024 at the Minden-Tahoe Airport as Randal G. Abraham, age 68, from Redwood City, Calif. Abraham was pronounced dead at the scene.
The aircraft's sole passenger was Brandt Wood, 52, from Gardnerville, Nev. Wood was transported to Renown by East Fork Fire where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash. His condition was not released.
Adventure Van Expo-Palisades
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/20/2024 - 12:17am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sun Sep 15 2024 .
September 14, 2024 - 10:00am NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Adventure Van Expo September 14-15 at Palisades Tahoe, 1901 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley, Calif.
The expo features open house vans, vans for sale, a DiY contest, used vans, beer, food, music, a class or two, and accessories for sale.
Location
Palisades Tahoe
1750 Village East Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States
See map: Google Maps
Valhalla Renaissance Faire
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 25 2024 .
August 24, 2024 (All day)
Event Date:
August 25, 2024 (All day) The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns to Tahoe, Promising an Unforgettable Experience with Abundant Entertainment, Delectable Food, and Unique Shopping. And, yes... there will be JOUSTING!
After a three-year hiatus, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire is set to triumphantly return for the Fall 2024 season. Prepare to step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, enchantment, and merriment on August 24-25, 2024, at the Tahoe Valley Campground.
Location
Tahoe Valley Campground
1175 Melba Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Bringing back the Lahontan cutthroat trout to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.
There are many reasons the Lahontan cutthroat trout disappeared from Lake Tahoe including overfishing, logging, water diversions, mining, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons, the introduction of non-native species that fed on the cutthroat.
Line Dancing Pop Up on Friday 5pm at Tipsy Putt
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:37pm
Event Date:
August 23, 2024 - 5:00pm Pre party event before the Jon Pardi concert. We will be dancing at Tipsy Putt Tahoe this coming Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm with the amazing instructor Karlee. No experience needed, free event!
Seven candidates in the hunt for two open South Lake Tahoe City Council seats
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are seven candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council. After incumbents Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich chose not to run for reelection, the period for filing was extended.
The following are running for the two open seats (with their professions next to their names):
Keith Roberts, chief operating officer
David Jinkens, retired city manager
Nick Speal, engineer
Heather Cade-Bauer, procurement contract coordinator
Aimi Xistra, nonprofit director/parent
Marjorie Green, project manager
Caitlin McMahon, alpine ski instructor
San Jose father of three identified as man who died in Lake Tahoe near Bonsai Rock
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Tragedy has struck a Bay Area family after Francisco "Cisco" Villa Madrigal, 39, has been identified as the man who died near Bonsai Rock in Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 18. The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identity of Cisco and the cause and manner of death is under investigation though no foul play is suspected.
Cisco's family has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with expenses.
Agencies continue forest thinning projects at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 1:01pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
Kudos: US Forest Service team hosts Bread and Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 11:40am
U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) employees were the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on August 12. Normally, the men and women of LTBMY spend their time managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing fire hazards, and maintaining forest health in the South Lake Tahoe Basin. However, at the Monday Meal dinner, their primary focus was to provide a hot, nutritious meal and bags of food to help meet the needs of their fellow community members.
Brewery Arts Center presents living history program, The Reno Cure
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 11:29am
Event Date:
August 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
The Brewery Arts Center in Carson Will will present a living history program, “The Reno Cure,” in their ballroom on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.
For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people went to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage, and created a culture and lifestyle, unlike any other.
Chilly end to the work week in South Lake Tahoe; Chance of upper-elevation snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead in Lake Tahoe will start with dry weather and breezy conditions, and slightly below-normal temperatures. The end of the week will see an increasing chance of precipitation, most of the gusty winds, and well-below-normal temperatures (don't worry, we'll warm up again). There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Fall Festival slated for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 8:20pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 20 2024 .
October 19, 2024 - 12:00pm
October 20, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore - Meyers Mountain Fall Festival on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.
Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.
Join Tahoe Fund for TEDxReno Salon "Crystal Clear: Understanding Tahoe's Water Clarity"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 7:59pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2024 - 6:00pm
Are you curious to learn more about the status of Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity? In partnership with TEDxReno, the Tahoe Fund has gathered a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on Lake Tahoe's famed clarity.
Is the Lake headed in the right direction? We'll explore the big questions to get crystal clear on what's ahead and how we can have an impact.
Panelists include:
Dr. Alex Forrest, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Interim Director, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Dan Segan, Chief Science & Policy Advisor, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
State Route 28 project updates for the week in North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 7:47pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe this week. Delays are expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. The Southwest Gas line project has wrapped Up for the 2024 season.
The broadband project is a part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Residents asked to be mindful of green-waste combination as Gardnerville begins pilot program with Full-Circle Compost
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 7:31pm
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Each year, the Town of Gardnerville collects more than 450 tons of green waste from its residents. The green-waste program started in 2000 as a free service to residents as the Town was able to dispose of its green waste at Bently Ranch free of charge. Every ton of green waste—diverted to Bently Ranch and kept out of the landfill—was a cost-saving to Town residents and an environmental benefit for all.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 5-11, 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 August 5 - August 11, 2024
8/5
Calls Resulting in Arrest
Letter: Why the Measure N Vacancy Tax will raise rents in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2024 - 2:02pm
Scott Robbins, Amelia Richmond, and Nick Speal are telling residents that the Measure N Vacancy Tax “Does NOT tax local residents, businesses or renters.” The text of the ballot measure says “Section 3.60.020 Imposition of Tax, A.... the City imposes an annual Residential Vacancy Tax on each person who owns a Residential Unit if that Residential Unit is Vacant”. There is absolutely no exception for “local residents, businesses or renters”. It applies to every residence in the city regardless of who owns
it or where they live.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department reminds drivers to keep the final days of summer fun, not fatal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2024 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Wienermobile makes weekend-long stop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2024 - 10:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1936 the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has been driving around to promote their "German-style Wieners," first through the streets of Chicago and today, around the country. Today's version of the hot dog-shaped vehicle is much bigger than the original 13-foot metal hot dog on wheels.
The little moving hotdog is now a 27-foot-long frankfurter atop a yellow bun. A peek inside shows the six seats in a fun and funky display.
Multiple agencies respond to accidental drowning near Bonsai Rock at Lake Tahoe,
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2024 - 8:53pm
MONDAY Update: Francisco Villa Madrigal, 39, of San Jose, Calif., has been identified as the person who was pronounced dead after being pulled out of the water near Bonsai Rock. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said the cause and manner of death are pending investigation, though no foul is suspected.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2024 - 2:00pm
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.
August 5 - August 11, 2024
8/5
08:09 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at TJ Maxx, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors looking for teachers to have wish lists filled
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 8:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors (STAOR) is looking for local teachers who need supplies in the classrooms. Once they get the lists, STAOR will let the community know what is needed and collect the list items.
Teachers, fill out your wish list HERE.
Kudos: Boys and Girls Club thanks Shakespeare Ranch, the Tahoe Star, and Waco McGill
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 7:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe members and staff traveled across the lake on the Tahoe Star to Shakespeare Ranch for an action-packed day on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This was the first time members of the Club visited the ranch.
The day brought us beautiful, sunny weather. Club members watched a rodeo, fed carrots to horses and goats, learned how to rope a bull, and enjoyed the arcade inside of the barn.
South Lake Tahoe plans for extra law and traffic enforcement during upcoming Lake20
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 6:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in partnership with the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, Nevada State Police, and the U.S Forest Service Law Enforcement branch will be out in force August 21 through August 25, in response to the unauthorized car event called Lake2O.
The City of South Lake Tahoe issued a press release, stating the safety of all residents and visitors is important to them.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrest suspected armed robbery suspect after high-speed chase
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 2:05pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – A high-speed chase on US395 after an armed robbery in Lancaster, Calif. led to the arrest of a 27-year-old Fresno resident in Douglas County.
Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan updates at upcoming workshop
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — El Dorado County will host a virtual workshop for the Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan (TED Area Plan) to share the review progress made to date, summarize community input from the previous online survey and community workshops held in June 2024, and provide a preview of next steps in the process. The workshop will be held September 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Column: Healthy menu tips for dining out
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 7:08am
Today’s American families spend as much as half their food budget on meals away from home. Meals at restaurants can be costly on the wallet but are also costly for a family’s health.
North Tahoe Community Alliance fills three open seats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 6:50am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To round out regional representation and fill the open board and TOT Advisory committee seats that required candidates with specific experience, last week the North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) Board of Directors unanimously approved three position appointments. Derrick Morales (Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge) has filled the Tahoe City Downtown Association nominated board seat on the NTCA Board of Directors, and Sean Whelan and Katya Christian were named to the Housing Advocate/Expertise and At Large seats respectively on the TOT Advisory Committee.
Red Flag Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 8:05pm
UPDATE: The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe region. It is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is calling for gusty winds and low humidity.
Winds will be from the south to southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Humidity will be 9-15 percent.
The five-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Column: Tahoe Summit spotlights transportation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 7:28pm
Earlier this week, members of Lake Tahoe’s federal delegation, led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev), gathered with community members, Washoe tribal members, and state and local leaders to mark the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Their presence, along with a keynote address by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, provided an uplifting moment that recognized the success of the conservation of Lake Tahoe. The annual event additionally underscored ongoing challenges in the region and the need for sustainable funding to support multiple initiatives.
South Lake Tahoe window cleaning company starts Community Giving Promise
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 1:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fostering a community of neighbors recognizing neighbors is the key behind the South Lake Tahoe window cleaning business, The Kairos Company.
Started by Shannon Kuperus, Jr., and now operated together with his wife Lauren, the Kairos Company cleans windows, solar panels, and gutters, as well as snow removal.
Barton Nurse Sarah Balasanian recognized with The DAISY Award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sarah Balasanian, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Medical/Surgical - Orthopedics Unit, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
Female body found on Mt. Rose Highway believed to be that of missing Kings Beach woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 11:33am
UPDATE August 19: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the person who was found deceased along the Mt. Rose Highway on August 15 as Patricia Portella-Wright, 48, of Kings Beach, Calif. The manner of death was homicide. The Coroner said the cause of death was multiple sharp-force injuries. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the law enforcement investigation.
Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood announce 2024/25 winter season opening dates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 11:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It is still beach weather, but some local ski resorts are already planning for the snow to start falling and have announced their opening dates. Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are looking ahead - Northstar and Heavenly will open on Friday, November 22, with Kirkwood to follow on Friday, December 6, conditions allowing.
Here’s their pre-winter checklist to start gearing up for the 2024/25 ski and ride season:
Discover what’s new at your favorite Tahoe mountains
Zephyr Point Conference Center adds programs for families and kids this fall and winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 11:02am
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. — The Zephyr Point Conference Center has announced a wide range of programs designed to provide fun, adventure, and relaxation for families and kids during the upcoming school year. The programs are for parents looking for a well-deserved break, kids seeking a winter wonderland experience, and homeschooled students looking for social, educational, and recreational fun.
Kings Beach man arrested as suspect in Reno murder; disappearance of girlfriend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:02pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - Just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, Brent Clifford of Kings Beach, Calif. was taken into custody in Portola by investigators working on both the murder of a man in Reno and the case of a missing woman from Kings Beach.
Clifford had been spotted in Portola by investigators and taken into custody with the help of the Plumas County Sheriff's Office and is being held on an active warrant.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary launches Phoenix, the Tahoe Life Boat helping on the water
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 9:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Just as the immortal bird Phoenix rose from the ashes, the damaged Tahoe Douglas fireboat has resurfaced as Phoenix, a new lifeboat to help those on Lake Tahoe.
Douglas County announces successful rollout of National Voter Registration Act initiative
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 8:06pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans has announced the successful rollout of the 2024 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) initiative, a critical project aimed at maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter rolls in Douglas County. This process, which began with the distribution of 3,434 Confirmation Cards, ensures that voter information is current and accurate as we approach the upcoming election.
University of Oregon researchers conducting study with Caldor Fire evacuees on wildfire resilience planning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 7:58pm
Researchers from the University of Oregon are asking for the public's help in providing feedback on wildfire risk management and evacuation planning
in areas impacted by the 2021 Caldor Fire.
They are conducting interviews with residents and professionals to discuss
diverse experiences with wildfire events and mechanisms for addressing local wildfire risk management concerns in the future.
Interviews typically take between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours and can occur 1) in person at a time, date, and location convenient for you, or (2) via phone or Zoom.
Pete Buttigieg at Lake Tahoe: Trails are not ornamental, they are fundamental
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 6:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The keynote speaker at the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit was U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg where the theme was "Connecting Tahoe: Investing in Transit, Trails, and Technology for the Future."
"I see magic in this place and why you all work so hard to protect it," said Buttigieg of Lake Tahoe.
It was Buttigieg's first visit to Tahoe. The crowd was made up of locals, agencies, and government representatives, and they showed their appreciation for the Secretary who has served under President Biden for the last 3.5 years.
28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit shows people care about the lake, the environment, and the future
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - When discussing Lake Tahoe and its preservation for generations to come, it doesn't come from a blue lens or a red lens, but from the collaborative lens to do what is right.
That was evident during the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Round Hill Pines Resort on Wednesday as the public came together with agencies and government officials to discuss the strides made so far, and what still needs to be done.
