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Photos and videos being collected for Miss Marcia tribute

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe community lost beloved Miss Marcia Sarosik just a few days ago, and since she touched so many lives over the last few decades through dance, the messages of love, shared photos, and tributes are understandably in the thousands.

Barton Health moves forward with planning of Stateline campus - To involve community input

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Furthering its mission of improving community health and well-being, Barton Health is moving forward with its Stateline Medical Center campus, which will broaden regional medical services. With a growing and active population, healthcare is in high demand. Barton plans to meet these needs through a dual campus strategy improving access to services, patient convenience, and care coordination.

Tribute to Miss Marcia

Driver hauling large boat in deadly south Carson City crash pleads guilty

The driver of a pickup hauling a large boat from Lake Tahoe that lost its brakes on Highway 50 near the I-580 and South Carson Street junction on Nov. 9 killing a Dayton couple and injuring 11 others, has pled guilty to two counts each of felony reckless driving causing death and substantial bodily harm.

Charity aspect along with golf and fun keeps celebrities returning to Lake Tahoe for American Century

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - After a year of no spectators allowed followed by a year with limited galleries due to COVID, the American Century Championship (ACC) returns to Lake Tahoe for the 33rd year, this time with no COVID restrictions July 5-10.

"My goal was to always play in the ACC," WWE wrestler The Miz told a group of reporters at the ACC media day at Edgewood Tahoe on Wednesday. "It's what golf should be, it's fun and entertaining, and good golf!"

Community invited to Flag Day ceremony at American Legion Post 795

Event Date: 
June 14, 2022 - 5:30pm

Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion to a Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable. The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

American Legion Summer Rummage Sale

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Thu Jun 16 2022 .
June 12, 2022 (All day)
June 13, 2022 (All day)
June 14, 2022 (All day)
June 15, 2022 (All day)
June 16, 2022 (All day)

The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 summer rummage sale is back! It begins at 10 a.m. starting on Sunday, June 12 and will be held daily through Thursday, June 16 until 5 p.m.

The American Legion Auxiliary has collected lots of stuff! Be sure to stop by and check out the bargains that include clothing, shoes, household items, jewelry, books, toys, and much more!

Need to get rid of some items? They will take donations of gently used items.

"Tahoe South" rebranded as "Visit Lake Tahoe" with Awe and then Some tagline

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is launching a new brand and an entirely updated vision for promoting South Lake Tahoe as a world-class destination. Debuting as an original Visit Lake Tahoe brand and associated marketing campaign will share the wonders that define Lake Tahoe with destination guests from around the world.

South Tahoe High seniors recognized during awards night

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School seniors were recognized by school staff and community members during the annual awards night. Graduation is on Friday, June 17 so the students are wrapping up their time in high school before heading into the next phase of their lives. For some it will be a two- or four-year college, others trade schools, while others will hit the workforce.

Award Winners:

Valedictorians - Brooke Dameral and Corinne Goldberg

Salutatorian - Alexi Haven

Lake Tahoe AleWorX hosts fundraiser for South Tahoe High student artists

Event Date: 
June 9, 2022 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe AleWorX is hosting a fundraiser for the South Tahoe High Performing Arts Booster Association (PABA) on Thursday, June 9 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A portion of the evening's sales will benefit the STHS Visual and Performing Arts students. Student art and photography will be displayed on the patio.

Grab some dinner and support the arts at STHS.

That evening also marks the South Tahoe High School Student Art Showcase at Emanate Gallery just across the parking lot from AleWorX. The opening reception is on Thursday, June 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Bistro At The Corner offers new mountain cuisine in South Lake Tahoe - Grand Opening June 17

Event Date: 
June 17, 2022 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Bistro at the Corner is officially open and will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Friday, June 17 at 4 p.m. The public is invited to a special evening to celebrate the newest restaurant from the Lake Tahoe AleWorX team.

The ribbon-cutting will start off the good vibes party with a complimentary welcome cocktail, and 10 percent off discounts for reservations that evening, with the official grand opening ceremony at 5 p.m.

El Dorado County election results

UPDATE June 9: The El Dorado County Elections Department expects to release updated results in the election on Friday, June 10 by 5 p.m. There were still 22,634 ballots to count as of Thursday morning.

UPDATE 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: There has been an update to the percentages candidates received from the vote count due to the largest number of unqualified write-in votes Registrar of Voters Bill O'Neill has ever seen in El Dorado County. Since there were no qualified write-in candidates, the 4,500 with a write-in became no-votes, and ballots were re-tabulated.

As prescribed burn season ends at Lake Tahoe, an understanding of what the prescription is

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each prescribed fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin is just that, a fire that satisfies a long list of requirements required in a prescription. Typically the prescribed burning of forests start in the fall when conditions are favorable with moisture on the ground and lower temperatures. As long as the prescription requirements can be met, fire will be added to the forest until spring.

NDOT employees struck while working on US395, 4 days after Caltrans worker killed on I-80

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Three Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) survey employees were struck and injured by a passing motorist on US-395 near Topsy Lane while conducting road survey work for a future highway resurfacing project.

Two of the NDOT staff members were reviewing work plans on the roadway shoulder when struck, while another team member was struck while inside a work vehicle.

According to the Nevada State Police, two of the NDOT team members were taken by emergency services to an area hospital. Both were reported to be in stable condition.

Lily Phillips to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This summer, Lily Phillips from South Lake Tahoe will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine, UC Berkely.

Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.

South Lake Tahoe to get painted crosswalk to celebrate Pride Month

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe will soon have a painted crosswalk that represents diversity, inclusion, and equality when a Pride flag will be painted near the South Tahoe Bikeway Path.

Council evaluated a few different locations:

1. The U.S. 50 and Lakeview Ave. – West leg crossing on Lakeview. This intersection is within Caltrans jurisdiction and an Encroachment Permit and approval from Caltrans would be required.
2. Ski Run Boulevard at Tamarack Ave – East leg crossing Ski Run Blvd. This

A sign of change on the South Shore

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Bally's Corporation may have completed the purchase of Montbleu Resort & Spa from Caesars Entertainment back in April of 2021, the visible signage now reflects that change.

Crews were out at the Stateline, Nevada casino Tuesday to add the "Bally's" to the front of the property that has previously had the names of Park Tahoe and Caesars Tahoe, prior to Montbleu. The casino originally opened in 1978 with a hotel and showroom opening after Caesars Tahoe came in a year later.

Poet Event at the SLT Library

Event Date: 
June 22, 2022 - 5:30pm

Join Suzanne Roberts and Lara Gularte for a special poetry event on Wednesday, June 22, from 5:30-7:00pm. The event will include a poetry reading, an open mic, and a book signing. This free event will kick off the Laureate Trail, a literary tour of El Dorado County Libraries with Poet Laureates past and present. Presented by Arts and Culture El Dorado and the El Dorado County Library.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Tuesday Farmer's Market returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Tue Oct 11 2022 .
June 7, 2022 - 8:00am
June 14, 2022 - 8:00am
June 21, 2022 - 8:00am
June 28, 2022 - 8:00am
July 5, 2022 - 8:00am
July 12, 2022 - 8:00am
July 19, 2022 - 8:00am
July 26, 2022 - 8:00am
August 2, 2022 - 8:00am
August 9, 2022 - 8:00am
August 16, 2022 - 8:00am
August 23, 2022 - 8:00am
August 30, 2022 - 8:00am
September 6, 2022 - 8:00am
September 13, 2022 - 8:00am
September 20, 2022 - 8:00am
September 27, 2022 - 8:00am
October 4, 2022 - 8:00am
October 11, 2022 - 8:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Certified Farmer's Market returns to South Lake Tahoe beginning Tuesday, June 7 from 8 am to 1 pm. The market is every Tuesday through October 11.

The market is at the American Legion Hall parking lot, 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Enjoy fresh produce, honey, flower, fruit, fresh bread, culinary delights, and more.

Letter to the Editor: A vote for Wallace is a vote for community

There is one thing I have learned in my many years as a business owner and in my support through community service: You simply cannot hide behavior.

Road Beat ~ 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Review: More isn't always more

What is it?

The mid-size (though it's quite big) sedan from South Korean brand Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai. This G80 Sport now has the potent 3.5L twin-turbo V6 under the hood with all-wheel drive. Should be pretty capable, no? Not to mention quite good considering how fond I was of the entry four-cylinder model a year prior.


What's good?

Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon returns to Lake Tahoe with same course, new owners, new sponsor

Event Date: 
June 18, 2022 (All day)

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Rock Tahoe Half Marathon returns to Stateline, Nevada on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a 2-year absence. With its return, it sees new race ownership with Sam Baugh of Reno Races taking the helm and a new title sponsorship by Tahoe Blue Vodka.

Robert "Rocky" Duarte ~ April 10, 1937 - May 25, 2022

Robert “Rocky” Duarte, age 85, passed away on May 25, 2022.

Rocky was born on April 10, 1937, to Antone and Dorothy Duarte, in San Francisco, California. Rocky and his three brothers and two sisters spent their childhood in Pescadero, California, where he met his future wife, Yvonne. He attended Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo. When he graduated from high school, Rocky spent several years working for Pacific Telephone Company.

Wylder Hope Valley Eastern Sierra History Series: The Tragedy at St. Francis Dam

Event Date: 
June 11, 2022 - 3:00pm

Wylder Hope Valley is hosting another one of the popular Eastern Sierra History series on Saturday, June 11 when they will have David Woodruff and his 50-minute presentation on the Tragedy at St. Francis Dam - The Worst Manmade Disaster in California History.

LTUSD Superintendent holds open visit hour tonight - subject is school safety

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Visit with Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the District's office at 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

He has been holding these meetings on the first Monday of each month as an opportunity for students, families, and community members to get to know Dr. Todd Cutler in an informal setting, receive updates on District happenings, engage in conversation, and ask questions.

Tonight's visit will focus on District safety.

Wellness Webinar: Surviving in the age of fentanyl poisoning

Event Date: 
June 7, 2022 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just one counterfeit pill can kill, just as many parents and family members are finding out across the country. Zach Didier died of fentanyl poisoning just before his high school graduation in Rocklin, California, and his parents are presenting his story so no other family has to experience what they have.

South Tahoe High student art to be showcased at Emanate Gallery

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 11 2022 .
June 9, 2022 (All day)
June 10, 2022 (All day)
June 11, 2022 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School Student Art Showcase will be held at Emanate Gallery June 9-11.

Emanate Gallery is inside the Crossing at Tahoe Valley. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Art and photography will be displayed for parents and the community to view and enjoy.

STJS Semopr Annie Ferguson created the flyer.

Emanate Gallery is located at 2030 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Magnet School Talent Show

Event Date: 
June 7, 2022 - 5:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is holding an outdoor talent show on Tuesday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Not only will there be great talent on the stage, but also a fruit cart, Crepes and Craft food truck, and face painting stations.

The evening will be filled with dancers, singers, comedians, musicians, and performers.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join them on the school's field.

Bread & Broth resumes the “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” program

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth (B&B) is extremely excited to announce the Monday Meal “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsor program is back! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the last B&B “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” was on March 9, 2020. Then, no one could imagine it would be the last Monday Meal B&B would serve for 24 months.

Letter to the Editor: Why we support Brooke Laine for Supervisor

The Laine family has had a cabin in Christmas Valley for 88 years (!) which the family enjoys each summer. When the Calder fire roared up the canyon, Brooke and a neighbor didn't wait for help. They cleared 85 bags of duff from the forest floor and built a firebreak the length of six cabins. No one else was doing it, so they did.

Highs to reach the 80s in South Lake Tahoe this week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a return of high pressure this week, leading to drier conditions and light winds on tap for Monday and Tuesday. The significant warmup of the summer season arrives by midweek, with temperatures rising to 15 degrees above normal by the end of the week.

The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Monday - Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe

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.

Report for May 26 - June 1, 2022

5/26

07:39 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Lakeview Dr/Valley View Dr, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Douglas County PIO moves up into Chief of Staff position

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County announced this week that Melissa Elges-Blosser has been promoted to the position of chief of staff. She will start in the new role on June 11.

Letter to the Editor: Wallace says more mental health services needed

One last word is needed before we all vote on Tuesday or mail in our ballots. That is Mental Health – I realize that is two words, but the problem is also twice as big as most people realize. This is especially true in our city and county.

Counties in California are assigned the job of providing mental health services by the State of California. It probably comes as no surprise that most of the office staff and mental health workers live and work in Placerville. Yet we are the largest city in the entire county.

Lake Wind Advisory at Lake Tahoe through Sunday, 60% chance of rain

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe. The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Sunday.

Winds will be from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet.

Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

How is South Lake Tahoe affected by California's new water restrictions?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Acting on an executive order by Governor Newsome, the State Water Resources Control Board has adopted emergency drought regulations. Water supplies have been directed to activate their drought plan to prepare for up to a 20 percent water shortage.

South Tahoe High students bring Disney's High School Musical to the stage

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 12 2022 .
June 9, 2022 (All day)
June 10, 2022 (All day)
June 11, 2022 (All day)
June 12, 2022 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Disney's smash hit movie comes to life on the South Tahoe High stage as the student thespians present their spring musical production June 9-11.

The high-energy "Disney's High School Musical" will feature the same songs and dances everyone has come to love on the big screen - "We're Breaking Free," "Stick To The Status Quo," and "We're All In This Together." Enjoy the singing and dancing you saw in the movie.

2022 Fire Season underway - restrictions now in place in all districts around Lake Tahoe

The Lake Valley Fire Protection District, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and North Lake Tahoe Fire District have all implemented 2022 fire restrictions in line with those previously announced by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Meeks Bay Fire, and North Tahoe Fire. This means, as of June 1, almost all fire protection districts around the lake are on the same page when it comes to what is, and isn't, allowed where outdoor fires and barbeques are concerned.

Runners with Reno-Tahoe Odyssey 2022 heading through South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two-hundred-forty-two teams took off from Reno today on the annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay. The relay teams go 24/7 until ending back in Reno on Saturday.

Runners will be seen this evening through the South Shore.

The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey course is like no other, given the combination of natural scenery, world-class attractions, and historical points of interest. It is a physical and mental challenge for all runners, yet at the same time, it’s a fair course.

South Lake Tahoe Western Days a kickoff to 73rd annual Highway 50 Wagon Train

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 05 2022 .
June 4, 2022 (All day)
June 5, 2022 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 73rd annual fun of the Historic Wagon Trail kicks off on the South Shore this Sunday, but the Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) has created an event for Saturday to celebrate the western history of the region.

Rattlesnakes not as uncommon as they once were around Lake Tahoe

Prior to 2015, rattlesnakes were not seen in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It was that year when a large rattlesnake from underneath the porch of a home in the Bijou neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.

"That was the first documented rattlesnake within the Lake Tahoe Basin that we, or anyone in the Tahoe Biologist Interagency Group, are aware of," said Dr. Will Richardson said at the time in a story he wrote.

Richardson is the executive director of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS).

Letter to the Editor: Tamara Wallace campaign announces endorsements

The Tamara Wallace for County Supervisor campaign is proud to announce
recent endorsements:

El Dorado County Sheriff (ret), Hal Barker,
The El Dorado County Association of Realtors
Former Mayor of South Lake Tahoe, Kathay Lovell
State Assemblyman Kevin Kiley
Concerned Citizens of Cameron Park
The South Tahoe Republican Women’s Club
The El Dorado County Republican Central Committee
Trans-Sierra Investments, The Shops at Heavenly Village

Three families selected as Riverside Avenue land trust project gets underway in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three families are waiting in the wings to live in the three new homes provided through the Saint Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) in South Lake Tahoe.

Eleanor Roosevelt to kick off Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
June 15, 2022 - 6:30pm

A Chautauqua of Eleanor Roosevelt and a concert by returning favorites, Old West Trio, launch the 2022 Summer Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in June.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosting annual Kid's Fishing Derby Saturday

Event Date: 
June 4, 2022 - 8:00pm

The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting its annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond on Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sawmill Pond is located at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sawmill Rd. in South Lake Tahoe.

This time-honored tradition is free to all children aged 14 years and younger. Fishing tackle and bait are available. There will also be expert guidance from Tahoe Fly Fishing.

A free fish cleaning table will be set up.

Hot dogs, chips and lemonade will be provided.

Spanish and English virtual meetings on Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Jun 10 2022 .
June 9, 2022 (All day)
June 10, 2022 (All day)

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With a goal of inspiring everyone to take care of Tahoe, a virtual workshop is being held as a destination stewardship plan is created that will balance the needs of Lake Tahoe’s environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. Lake Tahoe residents, community members, and stakeholders interested in the responsible management of tourism and recreation are invited to take part in the workshop.

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day - Spring

Event Date: 
June 15, 2022 (All day)

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Location: Tallac Historic Site

Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/Tahoe-Forest-Stewardship-Day-June-15-2022

Douglas County Sheriff asks public to be safe during Carson Valley Days

MINDEN, NEV. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Carson Valley Days Celebration weekend, June 10 - 12, 2022. Due to the high volume of traffic within the Minden/Gardnerville town areas please use extra precautions when traveling through the towns. If you need to travel across town prior to the parade, please plan ahead.

Letter: Brooke Laine is qualified and extremely capable

I would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to vote for Brooke Laine for El Dorado County Board of Supervisors District 5. She is eminently qualified and extremely capable. Brooke has served on the South Lake Tahoe City Council several times, and I have seen her in action there. Brooke has the ability to listen carefully and when she speaks, it is well thought out and succinct. Therefore, people listen and with her help, can make compromises for the benefit of everyone.

Drink and Putt for a Cause in June to raise funds for American Cancer Society

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun Jun 26 2022 .
June 5, 2022 - 11:00am
June 12, 2022 - 11:00am
June 19, 2022 - 11:00am
June 26, 2022 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with The American Cancer Society to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s environment and community. Each Sunday of June, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.

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