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Fundraiser started after five children hit by van as they crossed a Pollock Pines road in a crosswalk
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 6:05pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Five children were hit by a vehicle as they were at a crosswalk on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines on Wednesday. The children were students at Pine Top Montessori, a school that serves children ages 3-6 and were on their way to a park during a field trip when hit.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), four of the children were airlifted to hospitals, and another was transported by ambulance.
Missing man located along Carson River after law enforcement finds abandoned car
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 5:16pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - A man was rescued from along the Carson River on Wednesday after being listed as a missing person in Alpine County.
On Sunday, May 28, a vehicle was located abandoned along SR88 in Woodfords Canyon. After law enforcement contacted the registered owner of the vehicle it was determined the vehicle had been taken without permission, and that the owner's adult son was also missing.
10th season of Live at Lakeview starts June 29 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 4:13pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2023 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 10th season of Live at Lakeview gets underway in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 29 at Lakeview Commons. The City of South Lake Tahoe, Visit Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Wellness Center are hosts of the weekly summer music series.
“This summer we’re celebrating bringing ten years of free live music and our 100th concert in South Lake Tahoe,” states Rob Giustina of On Course Events. “We’ve got an incredible lineup, lots of new vendors, local beer on tap & great vibes in store for this community!”
Fire in South Tahoe Refuse transport truck possibly caused by hot ashes or charcoal
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quick action by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) kept an overnight fire in a transport truck at South Tahoe Refuse (STR) contained to just one vehicle.
The emergency fire call was received by dispatch at 12:28 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31. The truck used to transport refuse to a landfill had caught on fire and flames were escaping the truck. According to STR President Jeff Tillman, the firefighters were able to get the truck moved to a safe location as they extinguished the flames. He said the burned truck is a total loss.
South Lake Tahoe gardening: Getting Started 101
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weather will start to feel like gardening weather soon - I promise! The calendar page turns to June this week, but South Lake Tahoe hasn't seen extended sunshine or good outdoor temperatures, yet. We already have a short growing season in the Sierra Nevada, and this year it may seem shorter than normal - but there is still time to create a fabulous garden that will bring you happiness for years.
Flatstick Pub celebrates two tee-rific years in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:30am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 11 2023 .
June 10, 2023 (All day)
June 11, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Flatstick Pub, the popular Mini Golf Bar and Restaurant, celebrates two years of swinging success by throwing a par-tee for the local community June 10-11, 2023.
Since opening its doors, Flatstick Pub has become a beloved gathering spot for golf enthusiasts and fun-seekers alike. Combining the thrill of mini golf with delicious food and drinks, this unique venue has created a hole-in-one experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
Tahoe Chamber Business Expo returns after three year hiatus, interested vendors sought
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:01am
Event Date:
October 26, 2023 - 5:00pm
Always a popular event for locals and local businesses, the Tahoe Chamber Business Expo is returned to the South Shore on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the new Tahoe Blue Events Center.
TOYS FOR TOTS fundraiser at the Flight Deck in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:40pm
Event Date:
June 6, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - TOYS FOR TOTS is thinking about Christmas already as they know they will have a lot of requests for gifts from Santa this year. To help with their efforts the Flight Deck restaurant in South Lake Tahoe is holding a fundraiser on June 6, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring the attached flyer with you to the restaurant and 20 percent of the food sales will be donated to Toys For Tots.
The Flight Deck is located at the Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Washoe County kennels overflowing, adoptions needed to avert crisis
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 8:52pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support.
Lane reductions begin June 1 on Mt. Rose Highway as part of NDOT project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:59pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Drivers will see lane closures and travel delays on State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) in Incline Village June 1-9 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) repaves the road as part of continuing highway improvements.
Youth soccer camp at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe this summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a soccer camp this summer for children, both Club members and nonmembers, from July 10 to July 13. The coaching staff is composed of professional coaches who have played professional soccer.
Fire Tuesday near Fallen Leaf Lake Dam under investigation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Tuesday morning, the USFS Tallac Hotshots and Engine 342 responded to a small wildfire burning near the Fallen Leaf Lake dam at Taylor Creek.
The initial response to the 11:25 a.m. call came from CalFIRE and once determined the fire was on national forest land, the USFS engine crew and hotshots finished up.
What is being called the Leaf Fire is fully contained but the public is asked to please avoid the area. Crews are on the scene mopping it up.
At this time the cause of the 20ft x 30ft fire is under investigation.
Homicide and attempted carjacking suspects arrested in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:02pm
MINDEN, Nev. – Two men were arrested Tuesday morning by deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on multiple charges.
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at about 6:27 a.m., DCSO deputies responded to the Smith’s Food and Drug gas station in Gardnerville for a report of an attempted carjacking. Two subjects, one of whom allegedly was pointing a firearm, attempted to take a vehicle, which was being fueled at Smith's. The suspects were not able to start the vehicle and fled on foot.
Deputies found the suspects in a neighborhood east of Smiths and they were taken into custody.
El Dorado County Search and Rescue calls down - are people safer or technology better?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:15am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has seen a steady decrease in some calls for search and rescue (SAR) of recreationists in the county since 2017, could it be a safer public or better technology that has caused this? Or, are there fewer people getting into the backcountry?
Prior to 2017, there were 120 or more SAR calls a year, with 123 in 2017, then an average of 77 incidents per year since then.
Kudos: South Tahoe Middles School’s Club Live hosts Bread and Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 4:21pm
One of the most popular clubs at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) is Club Live. The club is open to all STMS students and its goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by providing safe, high-energy alternative activities. In addition to featuring leadership events, club meetings, and recreational trips, the club also encourages its members to participate in community service projects.
Opinion: Passing Go
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 3:35pm
When I was growing up my friends and I would play Monopoly. I always sweated as I had to avoid landing on Park Place or Boardwalk. If lucky, I could pass Go and collect $200. That game taught us about the trials and tribulations and realities of business.
Lake Tahoe water enthusiasts need to understand dangers of Cold Water Shock
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 10:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every year the public is warned about the dangers of cold water shock, but every year, people die in Lake Tahoe not due to a lack of swimming skill or hypothermia, but often due to cold water shock.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter," according to Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival.
It is important for those on, and in, the lake to understand the phrase "1-10-1." This refers to the three critical phases of cold water immersion.
Meadows at Upper Truckee River and Trout Creek flooding, just as restoration projects wanted
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most of the meadows around South Lake Tahoe have had a lot of standing water over them this spring, and those surrounding Trout Creek and the Upper Truckee River have seen more water than they've experienced in years.
Both waterways went over their banks weeks ago, and it may be several weeks until water moves back into its normal flow pattern.
Chance for thunderstorms and flooding to start the week off at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2023 - 4:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a chance for flooding from rain and runoff at Lake Tahoe on Monday afternoon, enough for a Flood Watch May 29 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Daily thunderstorm potential remains with the Sierra and Western Nevada through the week, with up to 70 percent chances through Memorial Day. The potential for storms decreases by mid to late week (up to 20 percent chance), but won`t completely disappear. Storms this week will be capable of heavy rain, lightning, gusty, erratic winds, and even small hail.
Tahoe Trout Farm honored by Native Sons of Golden West for 77 years of family fun
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2023 - 1:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1946 the Tahoe Trout Farm has been a family-friendly tradition for all ages. For 77 years, locals and visitors have stopped by to catch dinner from one of the two ponds located along Trout Creek that are stocked with catchable Rainbow Trout.
South Lake Tahoe gardening: Dig it!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready to release your inner gardener but didn't know where to start? Or, are you new to high-altitude gardening at Lake Tahoe after leaving a sea-level home? Over the next few weeks, I'll be digging into what works for a long-lasting, healthy Tahoe garden.
As with anything, planning is necessary, long before the garden gloves go on. I like to go outside and sit in my yard at different times of the day, get a feel for the sun in the area I want to plant, and start picturing in my head how things will work.
Sales at The Attic as Barton Auxiliary prepares to take on operation of Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many were surprised by the news on May 16 that Barton Health would be selling the building that housed The Attic Thrift Store and shifting focus from retail sales to helping food and clothing insecure residents closer to their health campus.
Updates for Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program as it opens for the summer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 6:30am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As Lake Tahoe’s water level nears its maximum height from a record snowpack, agencies helping protect the region from aquatic invasive species (AIS) are preparing watercraft inspection stations and new equipment for paddlers for the season ahead.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) manage the nationally recognized boat inspection program to prevent the spread of AIS by ensuring all watercraft are Clean, Drained, and Dry before entering the waters of the Lake Tahoe Region.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Mark Salmon
Listing Office: Compass Real Estate
Property Address: 1145 Early Dawn Trail, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #: 136809
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,932 Sq Ft.
Price: $978,000
Gold Hill Hotel continues history series with Chautauqua of Donner Party's Reed family
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2023 - 7:00pm
The historic Gold Hill Hotel continues its history series with a Chautauqua (living history) presentation of James and Margret Reed this Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The Reeds were brave and heroic survivors of the forlorn 1846 Donner Party, that brought their four children and dozens of others safely through the tragedy.
Kudos: Flatstick Pub raises $1,445 for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 7:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the month of April, Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) volunteers hosted a booth at Flatstick Pub to raise money for the weekend food bag program. Flatstick donated $1 to the organization for every round of mini golf played and for every beer purchased all day on Sundays during the month. A total of $1,445 was raised during the month.
TRPA recognizes six Lake Spirit Award winners
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 7:10pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized six individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe as this year’s Lake Spirit Award winners. The recipients this year include one North Shore and one South Shore recipient for each of the three categories of Citizen, Agency Representative, and Lifetime Achievement, the agency said today.
California State Parks at Lake Tahoe reopen day-use areas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 6:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California State Parks at Lake Tahoe are reopening day-use areas on Saturday, May 27. The Sierra State Parks Foundation made the long-awaited announcement.
The parks will remain open until closing for the winter on September 31.
The following parks’ day-use areas are reopening Saturday:
Sugar Pine Point State (including Visitor Center)
Emerald Bay State Park (including Visitor Center)
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Donner Memorial State Park (including Visitor Center)
"Superwoman" Joanne Shope retires after 28 years with Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 4:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At the age of 90, most people have already been enjoying several years of retirement, but that hasn't been the case for Joanne Shope of South Lake Tahoe.
Since 1995, Joanne has been a volunteer at Christmas Cheer, the last nine of those years as the non-profit's unpaid executive director.
Christmas Cheer is a local non-profit food pantry that provides monthly staples and perishable food to residents in need, along with clothing, shoes, toys, and household items.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund celebrates nonprofits, reveals new sponsor program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:28pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) celebrated its mission, the community, and nonprofits at its 8th annual Grants Gala on May 24 at the 4-H Camp at Stateline.
With 25 nonprofits in attendance and over 100 members, TWCF celebrated all the amazing organizations, their uplifting stories, and the funding its members provided. The 13 nonprofits who received $100,000 collectively in 2022, presented their stories, while 12 other nonprofits were there to receive their funding for 2023.
Those nonprofits awarded funds in the past year:
Nevada State Parks to start online reservations; Sand Harbor not offering reservations for now
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:14pm
As people continue to turn to the outdoors as a vacation destination, Nevada State Parks has found the need to keep up with the increased demand. They have been developing an online tool to make it easier for people to explore Nevada while ensuring responsible, sustainable management of the Silver State’s natural resources.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 9:53pm
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.
May 18 - May 24, 2023
5/18
No Reports
5/19
01:20 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Prospector Trl, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
Tahoe Blue Event Center coming together inside, opening planned in August
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 9:09pm-
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STATELINE, Nev. - The multifunctional Tahoe Blue Event Center isn't open yet, but there are already conventions filling up the space that will also host concerts, nonprofit events, ice hockey, basketball, and other sporting and other entertainment events.
The Beach House opens in South Lake Tahoe, offering lakefront breakfast, lunch and dinner
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The last time Justin Foskett and his wife Nikki opened a business it was the day COVID shut down businesses around Lake Tahoe. Even with that challenge, their Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Company in South Lake Tahoe has been going strong.
Now, they have opened a second local business, the Beach House on Lakeside Beach, and while it's been a hectic few weeks getting operations ready to go, things are off to a good start just in time for the holiday weekend.
USFS tips for a safe Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe for visitors and residents
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 9:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The term "Know Before You Go" is always important, but over the unofficial start of summer this weekend, it is more important than ever to be aware of what the current situation is around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Warm temperatures have accelerated the melting of the Sierra Nevada’s enormous snowpack and rivers, streams, and creeks are running high, fast, and cold.
Road Beat ~ 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD review: Fast and mostly fresh
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:51pm
I have a hit-and-miss relationship with a certain stylish Swedish carmaker. Volvos often offer understated, Bauhaus styling that looks modern without any effort, and lavishly luxurious interiors that can rival any other competing brand in their space. They're not without issue, though, with a majority of Volvos tested exhibiting wonky electronics that are unacceptably unreliable in 2023, such as doors not locking, center display lockups, maps freezing, and buzzing speakers. Luckily, this XC60 showed none of that, so I was able to enjoy at its full strength.
County officials urge extra care and caution around lakes and rivers after heavy winter snow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:37pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County officials are advising residents and visitors to take extra precautions this year to prevent drowning in the area's rivers and lakes. They are moving faster and are much higher than normal and pose a great risk, and two men have already died in rapids this year, one in the American River and the other in the Truckee River.
As the weather warms up and more families head to rivers, lakes, and swimming pools, El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams, is advising residents to take extra precautions.
LTCC, El Centro High partnership celebrates first justice-involved college graduate
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 7:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A new partnership between Lake Tahoe Community College's Rising Scholars Program (RSP) for justice-involved students and the youth detention facility El Centro High School in Sacramento has resulted in its first community college graduate.
South Tahoe High celebrates track and field team's success at state meet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School's Track and Field Team is celebrating a great weekend at the NIAA 3a 2023 State Track & Field Championships.
Here is a recap from Head Coach Rob Canny III:
The women finished 7th out of 17 teams while the men finished 9th out of 21 teams at the state meet.
2023 State Track & Field Results
Arya Saini
1st Place-State Champion in the 100m Hurdles -15.49
1st Place-State Champion in the Long Jump -16-11
7th Place in the 100m -12.91
Lyla Landy
2nd Place in the 1600m -5:30.35
3rd Place in the 3200m -12:08.38
Brody DeFranco
Spring is an active time for Tahoe bear cubs and yearlings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 7:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As temperatures start to warm and snow begins to melt, a new crop of bear cubs are emerging from winter dens with their mothers. Yearlings, which were born last year, are also on the move. Some are still with their mother bears, some are solo after separating before denning, and some may be showing signs of disease.
Cubs of the year, born around the beginning of February, are sticking close to their mothers, and learning survival skills in the wild to prepare them for living on their own in about one year.
Tahoe Paradise Park Board Meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:49pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2023 - 6:00pm
The next meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District (TPRPD) Board will be on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 6 pm-8 pm via Zoom and in person at the park's clubhouse, 1011 E. San Bernardino in Meyers.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86479596214?pwd=bVBBa0QxU1gvWXRwTForZTQ0UXB3QT09
Meeting ID: 864 7959 6214
Passcode: 245910.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC - 3-MINUTE LIMIT / SPEAKER
5. CLAIMS PAYMENTS – Tom/Joanne
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Project Committee: Zane
TRPA accepting applications for pier allocation lottery at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – There are a limited number of pier allocations allowed every two years at Lake Tahoe, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will be accepting lottery entries for those allocations between June 1 and June 30, 2023.
The 2018 Shoreline Plan lifted a longstanding moratorium on new shorezone structures and placed a cap on the number of private piers and buoys allowed at Lake Tahoe. A maximum of 128 private piers and 1,486 private moorings will be allowed along the shore of Lake Tahoe, with allotments awarded through periodic lotteries until the cap is met.
Barton Health pharmacy wins award for innovation and quality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health Pharmacy won Gold in the 2023 Healthiverse Heroes Award, Hospitals and Health Systems (under 500 beds) category, for delivering superior quality of care through their digital medication management system. This annual award honors healthcare providers and organizations that use technology in innovative ways so patients can achieve better health. Barton is proud to add this accomplishment to a growing list of accolades that point to quality care for the Lake Tahoe community.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 8:02pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery. The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites everyone to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the ceremony.
The cemetery is located at1261 Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Immediately following the ceremony, the public is invited to join post members for light refreshments and live music by Cash Only at the American
Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of rural lot sale scam
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 8:50am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing scam in the area. An unknown subject has sold or attempted to sell rural lots without the permission of the actual owner. The subject has contacted real estate companies claiming to be the owner of a rural, undeveloped lot. The subject then asks the real estate company to list the property for sale.
Some indicators of potentially fraudulent activity appear to be:
1. “Seller” only communicates via email.
2. “Seller’s” address has “changed” recently, possibly to a foreign country.
Free Take It Slow, Tahoe traffic safety yard signs available from Take Care Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 8:05am
Summer in Tahoe means warmer weather and wildflowers, but it also means more cars driving around the lake. Take Care Tahoe is taking on traffic safety by distributing free yard signs to the public that encourage drivers to “Take it Slow, Tahoe.”
The message of “Take it Slow, Tahoe” captures the attention of drivers and creatively incorporates artwork to remind them why driving safely is so important: to protect people and animals. The signs are part of the larger campaign that launched in the summer of 2022.
LTUSD Board of Trustees to discuss moving Mt. Tallac campus, new position, and STHS student success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting both in person and online on Thursday, May 25 starting at 5 p.m.
The board will go into a closed session, then resume with an open session at 6 p.m.
On the agenda:
SR88 closed between Picketts Junction and Crystal Springs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 10:38pm
UPDATE 8:30AM TUESDAY: There is now one-way controlled traffic through the stretch on SR88.
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State Route 88 was closed Monday night between Picketts Junction and Crystal Springs East after a rapidly deteriorating roadway was discovered. There is no estimated time for the reopening of the closure according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
For current conditions on the road, check https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Locals part of Western Nevada College 2023 graduating class
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 10:21pm
Western Nevada College’s (WNC) return to a traditional commencement ceremony on Monday in Marv Teixeira Pavilion brought back familiar and wonderful traditions, providing graduates with the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends. The soothing sounds from the Sierra Highlanders’ bagpipes filled the arena. Speakers provided motivational messages from and their hearts and personal experiences. Performing arts students gracefully danced across the stage to the music of “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies.” The atmosphere was electric.
Mental health first aid event held at LTCC for Fire and EMS
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/fire-and-ems/) course was hosted by Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Friday, May 19. The class was offered for free to local firefighters and EMS personnel as well as LTCC students and family members of first responders. Twenty community members attended the event taught by Stephanie Carlson, a MHFA instructor from the Behavioral Health Division of El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency.
