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Douglas School Board controversies: Joey Gilbert tweeting during meetings, a trustee criticized for using 'r' slur
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 8:49pm
More controversies are coming out of the May 21 Douglas County School Board and this time one of the issues isn’t what’s happening at the meetings, but rather, what isn’t.
Attendees of the meetings have pointed out that the board’s attorney, Joey Gilbert, spends time on his phone during the school board meetings during which he is paid $325 an hour.
Gilbert is a fan of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with hundreds of tweets and re-tweets on his profile each month.
Play and Learn Group for ages 2-5 years with a caregiver (free)
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 4:18pm
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Repeats every week until Mon Sep 30 2024 except Tue Jul 09 2024, Tue Jul 23 2024.
July 30, 2024 - 9:30am
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August 6, 2024 - 9:30am
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August 13, 2024 - 9:30am
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August 20, 2024 - 9:30am
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August 27, 2024 - 9:30am
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September 3, 2024 - 9:30am
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September 10, 2024 - 9:30am
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September 17, 2024 - 9:30am
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September 24, 2024 - 9:30am Join Hub 5 for a fun and free weekly (almost) program for young children with their parents or caregivers. They will meet in the Gazebo by the playground at Bijou Community Park from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Puppet play and short circle time
Activities to practice small and gross motor skills, communication, and social skills
Open Play
Parenting tips and child development information
June 4, 11, 18, & 25
July 2 & 30
August 6, 13, 20, & 27
September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Contact Silke Rover at srover@edcoe.org if you have questions.
Location
Bijou Community Park
1201 Al Tahoe Blvd
(near the Collge)
United States
See map: Google Maps
Social Hour / Hora Social - June 26, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 4:07pm
Event Date:
June 26, 2024 (All day) Meet other families in the community while you play with your child, enjoy some snacks and learn about community resources. Free monthly event.
Conozca a otras familias de la comunidad mientras juega con su hijo, disfruta de algunos refrigerios y aprende sobre los recursos comunitarios. Evento mensual gratuito.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501-B Spruce Avenue
next to Bijou School
United States
See map: Google Maps
Travis and Jason Kelce headed to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 3:58pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Travis Kelce will be returning for his sixth consecutive appearance at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, and joining him for the first time is his brother, Jason Kelce.
A note to Swifties - Taylor is on tour during the week of the tournament, with tour dates in Zürich and Milan.
Travis's teammate Patrick Mahomes will not be playing at Lake Tahoe this year due to his being in Paris, but the Kansas City tight end's brother Jason should be an entertaining cohort.
Cristi Creegan named new Tahoe Chamber CEO
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 3:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an extensive nationwide search for a new CEO, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has chosen its next leader from home turf. They announced on Wednesday they have hired former South Lake Tahoe mayor, and longtime local community leader Cristi Creegan as CEO.
Recipe Highlight: Heirloom Tomato Galette
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 8:10am
It’s Farmer's Market Season in the Tahoe Basin! Are you as excited as I am about the cornucopia of farm fresh produce available at the markets? I think perhaps my favorite farmers market find is heirloom tomatoes. These beauties are famous for their richness of flavor and unique taste.
Heirloom tomatoes are varietals that have been grown for at least 50 years without crossbreeding. They are open-pollinated, meaning that they are naturally pollinated by wind, bees, and other factors.
Knight Monsters release 2024 schedule - Home opener at Tahoe Ice Arena October 24
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 7:00am
STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the team’s complete 2024-2025 game schedule for their upcoming Inaugural Season set to begin in October.
The Knight Monsters will play a 72-game regular season schedule (36 home, 36 away). The team will play a family-friendly home schedule comprised of ten Friday games, 11, Saturday games, six Sunday afternoon contests, four Wednesday games, and five Thursday games.
From the Mind of Dr. Charles Goldman: Adventures in Limnology and more next up for TERC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 6:30am
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June 11, 2024 - 4:30pm
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, UC Davis TERC (Tahoe Environmental Research Center) proudly hosts a lecture featuring world-renowned limnologist and UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles Goldman. The local Tahoe hero, known for his world-class research and story-telling skills will regale you with his lively Science Stories and Research Adventures. The in-person event will be held at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.
Filing period to run for two open STPUD board seats begins July 15
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2024 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two board member seats for South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) are up for election on November 5, 2024. To run for the Board, you must be a registered voter within the STPUD service area and file your candidacy papers with El Dorado County between Monday, July 15, 2024, and Friday, August 9, 2024.
Open house for proposed achievable housing project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:52pm
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June 6, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A second community meeting for the proposed Alpine Estates in South Lake Tahoe is planned for Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers.
Alpine Estates is planned for the area at the Y between The Crossing at Tahoe Valley and Tahoe Valley Pharmacy. One year ago the project was 70 units of achievable housing, with rent capped at 125 percent of the area median income.
South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Inc. holding free indoor picnic with music from Cash Only Band
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 8:37pm
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June 7, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Inc. is having a free indoor picnic for the public on Friday, June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Seniors are invited to learn about all the new activities offered by the nonprofit group and suggest new ones.
There will be hot dogs, chips, chili, and more! Enjoy music from the Cash Only Band too.
Questions? Call 530.600.0393
Heavenly calls foul on South Lake Tahoe City Council vote to terminate parking ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember Cristi Creegan called a vote during Tuesday's council meeting a "no-win situation," a comment echoed by Tom Fortune, VP and CEO of Heavenly Mountain Resort and the Tahoe Region for Vail.
Reproductive Care is a Family Affair
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 6:57pm
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June 14, 2024 - 5:00pm In eleven cities across congressional district 3, voters will rally for reproductive rights between June 14 and 21 in honor of Father’s Day. The theme of the rallies is “Reproductive Care is a Family Affair”. Congressman Kevin Kiley has a long history of opposing reproductive freedom the protests will highlight this fact.
Location
Lakeview Commons
United States
See map: Google Maps
Falsely changing address to vote is fraudulent, and El Dorado County will investigate
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The proposed tax measure on the November ballot in South Lake Tahoe will directly affect people who do not live in the area as it proposes to tax second homeowners up to $6,000 per year if they live in the house less than six months.
The problem for many is the fact that they cannot vote on the vacancy tax that will affect them due to their voter registration being at their main residence.
Letters have been sent out to property owners in the city limits who don't live or vote in South Lake Tahoe to alert them of the Vacancy Tax citizen-led initiative.
Exploring nature's classroom: The annual children's Forest Field Trip at Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 9:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.— Last week, third and fourth graders from South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove elementary schools made the trek to Tallac Historic Site for the annual "Children’s Forest" field trip. This educational event is presented by the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC), a network of more than 26 agencies and organizations that provide environmental education programs for all grade levels in the South Lake Tahoe school system. Educators bring their passion for the region, teaching lessons on a variety of topics aligned with their expertise.
Teenage and adult-sized bicycles needed by South Lake Tahoe homeless advocacy program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 7:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bicycles in working condition are needed by the homeless and foster youth program in South Lake Tahoe so teen students and some parents can get to work and back this summer.
Since the bikes would be used by teenagers or older, no small youth-sized bikes are needed at this time.
Farmer's Market season starts Tuesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2024 - 7:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A sure sign of summer is the reappearance of farmers markets on South Lake Tahoe. They get underway on Tuesday, June 4,2024.
The El Dorado County Certified Market at the American Legion is on Tuesdays until fall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are fresh fruits, vegetables, bread and other culinary treats, meat, honey, flowers and plants, and a variety of things to purchase. The Legion is located at 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lak Tahoe.
Win a vacation to Lake Tahoe and support the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a raffle where participants have a chance to win a vacation to Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the sun, beach, lake, dining, and activities during this two-night vacation.
The vacation has an estimated value of $3,375 and includes:
2 Night Stay in an Alpine Studio at Desolation Hotel - Sleeps 4 (Est. Value $1,400) https://www.desolationhotel.com/tahoe/rooms
1/2 Day Speed Boat Rental (4 hours) from Tahoe Sports at Ski Run Marina or Tahoe Keys Marina - (Est. Value $698)
2024 Live at Lakeview lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 8:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get ready for a summer of music, community, and fun as the City of South Lake Tahoe and Visit Lake Tahoe proudly present the 2024 Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series.
South Lake Tahoe can expect unforgettable performances from artists including Dead Winter Carpenters, Vokab Kompany, Forrest Day, Object Heavy, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression & many more at Lakeview Commons this summer.
Online presentation of the geological history of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 8:15pm
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June 6, 2024 - 5:00pm
Uncover the geological history of the Lake Tahoe basin during an online presentation offered by the Tahoe Area Sierra Club on Thursday, June 6 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to join the on Zoom to learn about the data from the lake's core sediment from Paula Noble, Professor for the Department of Geological Sciences, and Global Water Center at the University of Nevada Reno.
Judge: Initiative to ban VHRs in Lake Tahoe area of Douglas County won't appear on November ballot
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 8:01pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An effort to get an initiative on the November ballot to ban vacation home rentals (VHRs) in the Lake Tahoe area of Douglas County hit another roadblock, this one being a ruling by Judge William Maddox on Monday, June 3.
The judge upheld the Douglas County commissioners' finding that a petition to change the ordinance on vacation home rentals was insufficient. The petition had been circulated by a group of signatures but did not meet the required valid signatures.
Guided tours offered of Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 7:18pm
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June 15, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the sold-out walking tour of the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery in May, a second one has been added, so no more FOMO (fear of missing out).
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1 p.m., the guided tour of the historic cemetery on Alameda Avenue will take place. Space is limited and reservations are required.
The cost per person is $5. To reserve a spot, stop by the museum during open hours - Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to sign up and pay, or call 530-541-5458. The Lake Tahoe Historical Museum is located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Keep Memory Alive's annual Summer Festival and Rodeo returns featuring rock icons Rick Springfield and Richard Marx
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 6:44pm
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June 29, 2024 - 3:00pm GLENBROOK, Nev. — Keep Memory Alive’s annual Summer Festival & Rodeo at Shakespeare Ranch, a private Lake Tahoe estate in Glenbrook, Nev., returns on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 for another weekend of rodeo excitement to raise funds in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases and recognize local philanthropist and entrepreneur Kern Schumacher with the Community Leadership Award.
Location
Shakespeare Ranch
1949 Glenbrook Road
United States
See map: Google Maps
Washoe Meadows Clean Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:27am
Event Date:
June 15, 2024 - 9:00am The Tahoe Area Sierra Club will be hosting a clean up at Washoe Meadows State Park on June 15, 2024 starting at 9:00 am till 11:00 am. The trails around Washoe Meadows State Park are relatively flat. We ask those joining us to come prepared due to there being no facilities in the area so be prepared with snacks, water, and sunscreen. We’d like to thank Clean Tahoe for supporting this event and supplying us with clean up equipment.
Location
Washoe Meadows State Park
982 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Philanthropy on Tap at The Hangar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:17am
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June 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation his hosting "Philanthropy on Tap" at two locations his month, one on the west slope, and one in South Lake Tahoe.
These unique events will provide a “flight” of 35-40 nonprofit organizations serving El Dorado County. Each organization will have 60-90 seconds to provide its elevator speech describing its mission, programs, and greatest needs. These events are open to the community for free.
Public invited to free training on protecting Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 9:53am
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June 6, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A team of Lake Tahoe's protectors, environmental partners from several agencies, will lead a free, public training on how to preserve the Lake’s blue waters from the threat of aquatic invasive species on Thursday, June 6. This training is being held as boating and paddling season kicks off and as part of California Invasive Species Action Week.
Kudos: Forest Suites Resort sponsors Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 8:49am
Every Monday evening from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Bread & Broth (B&B) provides a hot, nutritious, full-course meal to any community member who enters St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall.
Funding for these hot dinners and the dairy products and fresh fruit that are included in the food giveaway bags comes from donations made to Bread & Broth’s General Fund and from B&B’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship donation fee of $350.
Lake Wind Advisory to start off the week that will see highs in the 80s at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 10:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe and the towns of Tahoe City, Incline Village, Stateline, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, and Truckee on Monday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect winds from the southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly parking agreement termination, 3-cart garbage system, and commercial use of boat ramp on Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 10:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council is on Tuesday, June 4 at 9 a.m. The agenda is full since the last meeting had to be canceled due to a lack of an onsite quorum.
Voting opens to select design of new Douglas County Justice Center
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 8:24am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Over $50 million has been approved to build a new Justice Center in Douglas County. In 1980, with a population of 19,400, the County relocated several County Departments to a newly constructed two-story Justice & Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) located at 1038 Buckeye Road in Minden.
Now, 40 years later and with a population of almost 50,000, the services provided in the building exceed the design capacity of the space, and a new building has been approved, also to be located on Buckeye Road.
Gas Line Replacement Project on State Route 28 resumes Sunday night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 7:58am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
- One-way traffic control is scheduled between Agate Road and Sahara Drive from Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 7 at noon.
Three South Tahoe FC teams win a combined five championships
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 7:53am
It’s been a championship-filled last few weeks for South Tahoe FC, the successful competitive youth soccer organization based in South Lake Tahoe.
The South Tahoe Futbol Club U-12 boys dominated their bracket and posted a convincing 7-1 win in the championship against Elko Elite FC at the Wild West Shootout last weekend in Carson City.
Become a Lake Tahoe expert during UC Davis Summer Sessions at the lake
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2024 - 7:39am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Become a Lake Tahoe expert during the UC Davis Summer Sessions at Lake Tahoe, from June 10 – 14, 2024. Learn about Lake Tahoe and the latest research from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Engaging discussions with local experts include:
1. Cultural and environmental history of Lake Tahoe
2. Geology of the Sierra Nevada and the formation of Lake Tahoe
3. History of lake research with renowned limnologist Dr. Charles Goldman
4. Latest research happening at Lake Tahoe with various UC Davis researchers
Hours-long standoff in South Lake Tahoe after Saturday morning stabbing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2024 - 6:39pm
OUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly stabbing another local man earlier in the day. At 11:15 a.m., officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the hospital after a man arrived with multiple stab wounds.
Letter: Please don't change my neighborhood!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/01/2024 - 12:03pm
As full-time residents of South Lake Tahoe for almost 40 years, my
wife and I are growing more and more concerned about the possible
effects of the proposed vacancy tax on full time residents if it is passed and implemented.
Our neighborhood, like many in the area, is a mix of full-time
residents and vacation homes. The vacation homeowners, most of them
long-time owners, are our neighbors like any other and are a part of
our little community. We enjoy them when they are here and when they
are not, our neighborhood is even more quiet and tranquil. We keep an
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 9:43pm
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 13 - May 26, 2024
5/13
11:31 COURT ORDER VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred at Edso Tahoe on Johnson Blvd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
The Gift of Literacy inspires young readers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past seven years, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has hosted Gift of Literacy, a program developed to foster a love of reading among young children while enhancing literacy rates in the community.
Through the support of community partnerships and generous donors, the program aims to involve every first grader on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Gift of Literacy seeks to inspire excitement for reading and learning through:
Al Tahoe Firewise hosting community BBQ; Congressman Kiley speaking
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 5:16pm
This “all community” BBQ is made possible by a generous grant provided by the Marcella Foundation. The Foundation recognized the importance of "building a sense of community togetherness" to accomplish our fire mitigation goals through education and action.
Donations will be accepted for the BBQ. will help support the Al Tahoe Firewise efforts to improve the defensible space on properties in the future on properties of our disadvantaged community members.
South Tahoe High School Junior Optimist Club hosts fun field day for grades K-8
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 1:52pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Junior Optimist Club is holding a fun field day for kids in grades K-8 on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Tahoe High School softball and baseball fields.
Kids get to try out new things offered at the high school and in the community. There will be various activities, including softball, wrestling, cheer/dance, football, volleyball, arts and crafts, and Career Technical Education (CTE) classes like sports medicine. Heavenly Ski Patrol and many other community participants will also be at the event.
Parking area at Bayview Trailhead near Emerald Bay partially opens June 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 1:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To ease parking congestion in the popular Bayview Trailhead & Day-Use Area near Emerald Bay, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will open a portion of the parking area tomorrow, June 1, 2024.
The parking fee is $10, and visitors should be aware that construction is ongoing and the parking area may close occasionally throughout the summer. Visitors should use caution in areas with active construction activity and equipment. No overnight parking is permitted.
TTD adds stops for East Shore Express this summer, service starts June 28
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2024 - 1:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The East Shore Express bus service returns beginning June 28, 2024, according to a Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) announcement Friday. This season, hourly paid parking will be available at the Tunnel Creek parking lot, located at 1102 Tahoe Blvd. at the Tahoe East Shore Trailhead. This strategic change is meant to enhance access and convenience for riders.
USFS firefighters and fire managers across California ramping up for busy season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 11:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Across California, fire crews and managers are already preparing for fire season. Despite two years of average to above-average precipitation, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Director, Jaime Gamboa, knows just how quickly wildfire season can take off.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Sam Holmes
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate
530.314.1092, sam.holmes@cbselectre.com
Property Address: 776 Anita Drive, South Lake Tahoe
MLS #: 140124
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,280 Sq Ft.
Price: $565,000
Letter: Lake Tahoe could benefit from a different kind of tourism - health tourism
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:26pm
I was a temp at Paramount Studios in my late teens, so I got to work in a lot of interesting offices. On one assignment, I spent weeks in the CEO suite. I almost did nothing all day but answer the phone and note in a diary who called and what it was about. Then as five o'clock approached, in would burst this group of hotshot movie guys, stripping down to their shirtsleeves saying, “Can you stay a few more hours?” and I’d get overtime when I actually only worked a few hours.
Multi board-certified internist Dr. Allison Steinmetz opens new practice, joins preventive care network
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 9:24pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Allison Steinmetz, M.D., a multi-board-certified internist at Lake Tahoe, has opened a new MDVIP-affiliated practice located at 212 Elks Point Road in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Dr. Steinmetz is also board-certified in Pediatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine and is currently accepting patients who want a more direct and collaborative relationship with their primary care doctor.
MDVIP is the market leader in personalized healthcare with a network of over 1,100 physicians nationwide.
South Tahoe High senior ready for Simpson University's first full season of football
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Simpson University in Redding, California is set to start its inaugural season for football this fall, and the team will have another South Tahoe High School graduate, Allen Aparicio, on the roster.
Allen will graduate in June, and head to Redding as a defensive back for the Simpson Red Hawks.
Historical Chautauqua schedule covers the Whittells, Donner Party, Eastern Sierra History and more
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 1:35pm
David and Gayle Woodruff offer history programs throughout Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, and Eastern Sierra covering several topics, many times bringing their characters to life in a Chautauqua performance.
This Saturday, June 1, they will be at Western Days in South Lake Tahoe in the museum complex. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Woodruffs take the stage at 1 p.m., assuming the characters of fictive characters Clive and Vivian Sterling, who worked at a Washoe Valley divorce Ranch in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s, in a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure.”
Summer Reading Challenge starts June 1 for all ages in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library is holding its Summer Reading Challenge again, and all children, teens, and adults are encouraged to participate from June 1 to August 31.
Register and log reading online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org and win prizes - all reading counts! Not a reader? Have someone read to you or try one of our downloadable audiobooks.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. 96150.
Jeremy Renner's foundation holding summer camp for foster youth at Lake Tahoe 4H Camp, counselors needed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Actor Jeremy Renner, who has a home near Mt. Rose at Lake Tahoe, has created a foundation to support foster youth in the Reno/Northern Nevada area. The RennerVation Foundation is holding a summer camp for those foster youth at the 4H Camp in Stateline from July 1-5, 2024, and camp counselors are still needed.
The biggest need is for male cabin counselors and high-school-age counselors in training. A cabin houses about 10-12 youths.
El Dorado County supervisors declare May through October 2024 as Wildfire Awareness Season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 9:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - At its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the period of May through October 2024 as Wildfire Awareness Season as a call for residents in El Dorado County to prepare for wildfire.
Although late spring rains delayed the typical onset of dry fire-prone conditions, the weather is changing as evidenced by the increase in vegetation fires in the last few weeks.
