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Building on Legacy: The Sierra State Parks Foundation seeks a new Executive Director
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2023 - 2:58pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Rounding out its 49th year, the Sierra State Parks Foundation looks back fondly on almost five decades of philanthropy and community building. It began when a scrappy, local grassroots group of women resolved to save the impending demolition of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park; the group would later become an incorporated Cooperating Association supporting California State Parks in 1974, adopting other local state parks in the Tahoe Truckee region to preserve and protect.
Free kids Pumpkin Run in South Lake Tahoe during annual marathon
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2023 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2023 - 10:30am
All kids ages 1-10 are invited to join in the free Pumpkin Run on Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. This fun event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Marathon and the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe.
The run is located at the finish line of the Lake Tahoe Marathon on Lakeshore Blvd. near The Landing. Distances are age-appropriate.
Participants are encouraged to park at the Golden Nugget and walk down or take the shuttle, or take Lake Link to the event.
Zephyr Point holding 3rd annual Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2023 - 12:15pm
Event Date:
October 29, 2023 - 5:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Zephyr Point Camp and Conference Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 3rd annual Spooktacular Halloween event, set to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This family-friendly evening promises a spooktacular time while benefiting Zephyr Point's youth camps.
Bellamy parking garage at Heavenly Village closing for construction
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2023 - 11:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to construction, the Bellamy parking garage at Heavenly Village will be inaccessible from Monday, October 2 through Monday, October 16.
The entrance and exit of the garage are being updated as well as configuration and flow changes. Parking along Bellamy Court will be free during this period.
Cold front bringing rain to lake level, chance of snow at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 2:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A cold storm arriving in the Sierra Nevada Friday, bringing with it gusty winds and a quick (and, this time, shortlived) transition to chilly and showery conditions this weekend into early next week.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued south of Lake Tahoe, in Mono County.
The best potential for showers, even some high-elevation snow, will be from Saturday into Sunday.
Friday afternoon at Lake Tahoe will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 66. Southwest wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Then it changes -
Hate-filled antisemitic comments distrupting council and board meetings across California
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 1:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Far-right extremists and hate groups have taken over the public comment periods at meetings across the state. It wasn't just El Dorado County's Board of Supervisors meeting this week, but it was also the government meetings of Sonoma County, Saratoga, South San Francisco, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Monterey, and the list is growing. The comments have harassed officials and disrupted meetings with hate-filled messages targeting racial and ethnic minorities, the LBGTQ+ community, and the Jewish community.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 7:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Sam Holmes, sam.holmes@cbselectre.com
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Select Realty
Property Address: 2128 Inverness Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #: 136855
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 5
Square Footage: 5,802 Sq Ft.
Price: $4,500,000
Envision Tahoe Venture Summit features local entrepreneurs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 7:20am
Event Date:
October 20, 2023 - 8:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Envision Tahoe Venture Summit will be held at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center on Friday, October 20.
This event brings together leaders and visionaries to redefine what a balanced economy looks like in the Lake Tahoe region. There is an impressive lineup of Keynote local entrepreneur speakers, including Matt Levitt,
Column: 5 Things You Should Know About Suicide
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 9:34pm
Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide was responsible for over 48,000 deaths in 2021, which equates to one death every 11 minutes. The suicide rate among people aged 10–24 increased 62 percent from 2007 through 2021. This has deeply impacted individuals, families, and communities.
Every person can play a role in helping to prevent suicide by knowing a few key things and where to get help.
Tahoe Forests Matter group wants support of Firewise and not thinning projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 8:34pm
It was a busy week for Tahoe Forests Matter, attending several local agency meetings via Zoom or in person. The following statement was issued through public comment at the El Dorado County Supervisors and South Lake Tahoe City Council Meetings on 9/26 and at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board Meeting on 9/27. A similar statement was made on 9/21 at the Skyland neighborhood meeting regarding the upcoming “fuel break” project in that area.
Our comments at the meetings:
Hydraulic oil leak Into Indian Creek Reservoir causes it to close to recreational use
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 7:51pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - On Thursday, September 28, approximately fifteen
gallons of hydraulic oil leaked into Indian Creek Reservoir and the reservoir is closed for recreational use.
Magnet School changes name to Meyers Elementary, Home of the Bears
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 7:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has announced the changing of the name of Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESMS) to Meyers Elementary School, Home of the Bears. The new name is actually the same as the original when the school opened in 1967.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers turn out to revitalize a meadow and creek
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 1:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – Sawdust drifts into a small pile as a volunteer cuts a fallen log into six-foot lengths. Around her, a team of five is busy lopping pine boughs and carefully placing timber across a narrow stretch of Saxon Creek in the community of Meyers, mimicking the work of beavers who once lived there. If they’re successful, this “beaver dam analog” will help restore the creek’s natural, meandering course, filter out sediments that degrade Lake Tahoe’s clarity, and invite the beavers to return.
Reflections of Bonanza history program at Gold Hill Hotel
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 12:09pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2023 - 7:00pm
The historic Gold Hill Hotel is continuing its history lecture series with a slideshow presentation on "Reflections of Bonanza" on Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Local author and historian David Woodruff will take a look back at one of the most popular and socially groundbreaking television shows of all time in an entertaining and fun-filled 55-minute program. Why did the Cartwrights seem to always wear the same clothes? How many scenes were actually filmed at Lake Tahoe? Who built the Ponderosa Ranch? Why did Pernell Roberts leave the show?
Seniors, Inc hosting Ice Cream Social and month-long game of Hand and Foot
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Inc. is holding an ice cream social as well as scheduling the game Hand and Foot for a month.
On Sunday, October 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., join them for an Ice Cream Social at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. People are encouraged to bring a friend as a possible new member, age 50+. This event is for senior citizens only.
Public comments during El Dorado County BOS meeting filled with antisemitism and profanity
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 8:03pm
El Dorado County, CALIF. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' meeting on Tuesday turned into a blitz of antisemitic hate speech during the meeting's second public comment period of the day.
Caller after caller spoke during each of their three-minute time allotments via Zoom, each of them filling the 180 seconds with derogatory comments about those of Jewish faith, as well as profanity.
DCSO asking for public assistance after man speaks to children inappropriately at Target
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 5:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to the Target store on September 26 on the report of a male adult who had reportedly been making conversations with children and allegedly speaking to them in an inappropriate fashion while inside the store.
These incidents were reported to have occurred on September 20 around 7:15 p.m., and on September 25 at an unknown time.
Sculpture made entirely of trash from Lake Tahoe unveiled at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 2:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - “Surfaced,” a new art installation created with more than 450 pounds of items recovered from last year’s 72-mile scuba cleanup of Lake Tahoe, was unveiled Wednesday at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center.
The art was created by Oregon-based and internationally recognized artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova of Building 180.
Prescribed fire operation near Tahoe City brings large plume of smoke
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a large prescribed fire operation at Burton Creek State Park with a large plume of smoke, causing concern from people around Lake Tahoe. As announced, California State Parks is working on a large hazardous fire fuels project requiring the implementation of prescribed fire within the wildland-urban interface of their park regions.
On Wednesday, 20 acres were ignited and another 20 acres is expected to be ignited on Thursday, and 21 on Friday.
Tahoe Beach Club's Alpenglow Festival raises over $52K to support local artists and Clean Up The Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:19pm
STATELINE, Nev. – Tahoe Beach Club successfully raised over $52,000 through its "Right Footprint" summer 2023 campaign. A significant portion, $25,772, was donated to Clean Up The Lake for the launch of their innovative Environmental Dive Center (EDC) in Incline Village, Nev.
The EDC represents a pioneering venture in environmental conservation. Doubling as both a conservation dive school and an environmental science center.
Vaping among youth continues to be an issue in South Lake Tahoe and across the U.S.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 11:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After decades of anti-tobacco campaigns, American youth are now facing the possibility of more addiction to nicotine than when cigarettes were a popular choice, thanks to vaping and e-cigarettes. The American Lung Association says youth vaping is a significant health issue, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 99 percent of the e-cigarettes sold in assessed venues in the country contain nicotine.
Expect early morning traffic delays as NDOT installs traffic signal at US50/Warrior Way
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 4:35pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) says drivers should expect early morning travel delays as they install the traffic signal at US50 and Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove.
The early-morning travel delays will take place on Sept. 28.
The new light is being installed to enhance traffic flow and improve safety. Since July, drivers have seen daytime lane and shoulder closures as the base of the signals have been installed and other roadside improvements made.
Fundraiser for South Lake Tahoe woman facing Stage IV cancer battle
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:34am
Event Date:
October 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local resident Nicole Marsel is going through some tough times again. In May of this year, the breast cancer that Nicole beat three years ago returned and metastasized to her entire liver, clavicular lymph node, and bones, she is now in Stage IV. Because of her recent diagnosis, Nicole took a medical leave from the Boys and Clubs of Western Nevada.
One more day to participate in TRPA housing survey; Meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:27am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has launched a FlashVote survey to gain further community input on code amendments needed to reduce the cost of building deed-restricted affordable and workforce housing in the region.
The FlashVote survey will be open until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27.
Please take the quick survey to provide your input - https://www.flashvote.com/lake-tahoe-basin-nv-ca/surveys/regional-housing-09-23.
South of North Brewing Co teams with with Bread & Broth 4 Kids for Oktoberfest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:07am
Event Date:
October 1, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a fun way to celebrate Oktoberfest and support Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) at the same time? Join them at South of North Brewing Company on October 1 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for lots of fun while supporting the community. There will be many different Oktoberfest 'beuirs" (beers), lots of "das wurstchen" (hot dogs), live music, and fun times.
Quarry Fire at 1,774 acres and smoke expected to head northeast to the Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 9:23am
The Quarry Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest was one of many fires in that area started by lightning on September 9. As of Tuesday, September 26, it has burned 1,774 acres of Miwok Ranger District land.
Smoke from the Quarry Fire is visible in the area around the fire and is expected to drift to the northeast to just south of Lake Tahoe and into the Carson Valley south of US50 on Tuesday afternoon. Check out the fire and smoke map at fire.airnow.gov for more information.
TEDx South Lake Tahoe returns to LTCC with informed talks that inspire a new perspective
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 8:57am
Event Date:
October 14, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular speaker series TEDx South Lake Tahoe returns to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for its 6th year of bringing together local, national, and international guest speakers who are committed to sharing their insightful and inspiring ideas with audiences in engaging and entertaining ways.
TEDx comes to LTCC’s Duke Theatre on Saturday, October 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p,m.
South Lake Tahoe residents might recognize local speakers Devin Middlebrook, Larry Sidney, and Bridey Heidel. They’ll be joined by several other speakers
Black Ice Theatre Co.'s "The House on Haunted Hill" opens October 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 8:06pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Oct 14 2023 .
October 5, 2023 (All day)
October 6, 2023 (All day)
October 7, 2023 (All day)
October 8, 2023 (All day)
October 9, 2023 (All day)
October 10, 2023 (All day)
October 11, 2023 (All day)
October 12, 2023 (All day)
October 13, 2023 (All day)
October 14, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Black Ice Theatre Co. presents the hilarious and horrific play “The House on Haunted Hill” based on the 1959 Vincent Price classic film and written by San Francisco-based playwright Tommy Jamerson. Performances take place October 5–14 at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors located at 2307 James Ave. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. except for the Sunday, October 8 performance which begins at 2:30 p.m. and doors opening at 2 p.m. The show runs about two hours with one 15-minute intermission.
City Council to consider ballot measure for taxes to fund affordable housing, snow removal, transit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 7:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their meeting on Tuesday, September 26, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be considering revenue-generating ballot measures to pursue for the November 2024 election. The Council had asked staff to prepare a report on expenditure plans to show how the City would spend additional revenue generated through a successful ballot measure on housing and/or transit.
They have until June 2024 to decide if they will add a ballot measure to the November 2024 ballot.
Possible ballot measures:
City of South Lake Tahoe prepares for Lake 2o event with extra traffic enforcement
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is aware of the arrival of Lake 2o car group participants beginning on Wednesday, September 27. In prioritizing the safety and security of the community, SLTPD has partnered with surrounding law enforcement agencies which include the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Nevada State Police-Highway Division, and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement branch for coordinated traffic enforcement through Sunday, October 1.
Virtual option for sold-out Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's Wild and Free fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 11:54am
Event Date:
September 26, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though tickets are sold out for the in-person Wild and Free fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, there are two more ways to help the non-profit that provides care, rehabilitation, and eventual release of local wildlife.
On Tuesday, September 26, join them virtually for their biggest event of the year from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Virtual event tickets are $30 per person and are on sale at ltwc.org/wild-free.
Fundraiser started to create new home for Sierra Child & Family Services after flooding
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 11:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In April 2023, after the second highest snow year on record, South Lake Tahoe experienced significant flooding. Unfortunately, part of the office space that Sierra Child and Family Services have called home for over 10 years was victim to flooding, causing extensive and devastating damage to its operations. Sierra Child and Family Services provides foster care, adoption, and outpatient mental health clinics with wraparound services, and is an essential part of South Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem supporting children and families.
Impact of flood damage
Be aware of rental and internet scams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 10:41am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Scams continue on the internet for a plethora of things, like sales of household items, vehicles to home rentals, both vacation homes and full-time rentals.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) reported on Monday that they were made aware of at least two new reports of fraud/scams regarding rental properties.
First week of Fall at Lake Tahoe: Windy, mild start with temperatures dropping by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A low-pressure system lifts quickly northeast into the Pacific Northwest through Monday, and then a deep upper trough and attendant cold front will swing across northern Cal./Nev. This will create some gusty southwest winds, but most of the higher wind speeds will be north of I80, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Expect near-average daytime temperatures and dry conditions through mid-week
Sculpture made of litter from 72-mile Lake Tahoe clean-up to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 8:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - “Surfaced,” the permanent art installation at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center at Stateline, will be unveiled on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in a ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NDOT begins $11M highway project in Gardnervile
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 4:44pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Beginning Sept. 25, drivers will see intermittent lane closures as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) launches preliminary construction of a year-long highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.
Beginning Sept. 25 through mid-winter, drivers will see 24/7 single lane closures and lane shifts on small sections of U.S. 395 between First Street and Waterloo Lane. The majority of lane closures will be short in length, with work zones of a few hundred feet.
Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry recipient of prestigious national award from America's State Parks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 4:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Nevada State Parks has announced that its nominee, Amy Berry, has been chosen to be the recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller-Udall Award by leaders of America's State Parks. They presented her the award during the recent 2023 National Association of State Parks Directors Conference at Lake Tahoe. Named in honor of Laurance Rockefeller and Stewart Udall, this award celebrates an individual who has a legacy of unwavering dedication to enhancing America's state parks in a meaningful capacity, be it on the national, regional, or local scale.
Column: 60 years of Barton Health ~ The 2000s
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 4:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As Barton Health celebrates its 60th anniversary they've been telling their history, decade by decade. Sixty years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became a reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for our community and its visitors. Beginning with the 1950s, an article outlining the events of each decade will be published monthly, culminating with the 2020s on Barton’s official 60th anniversary in November.
South Tahoe High girls soccer spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Bert's Cafe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:01am
Event Date:
September 27, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Lady Vikings soccer team is holding a fundraiser spaghetti dinner at Bert’s Cafe on Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and the dinner includes pasta, salad, garlic bread, and a beverage.
Tickets can be purchased at Bert's ahead of the event as well as the night of the dinner.
Stop by and support the team. The team's seniors will be serving dinner.
Bert's is located at 1146 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fires around Lake Tahoe scheduled to resume Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 9:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) fall-prescribed fire program may begin as early as Monday, Sep. 25, 2023. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks is scheduled to conduct understory burning on approximately 80 acres over the next three weeks in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may begin burning piles near Fallen Leaf Lake. Smoke will be present.
Planned operations:
Caltrans Lake Tahoe highway project updates for SR28 and US50
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 9:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will be doing emergency work on US50 next week as well as the continuation of utility work on SR28. Motorists need to be aware of traffic-interfering work and plan accordingly.
Starting Monday, September 25 emergency work will begin to remove and replace damaged sections of U.S. 50 from Meyers to the Nevada state line. One-way traffic control and lane shifts for bi-directional travel are expected between the Truckee River Bridge and Pioneer Trail, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Golden Gala "An Evening of Food, Wine and Beer Tasting"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2023 - 6:00pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe is celebrating its 50th annual fundraiser with a Golden Gala - An Evening of Food, Wine, and Beer Tasting on Friday, November 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
There will be over 40 beer, wine, spirits, and food vendors at the event which will be held in the new Tahoe Blue Event Center.
Tickets are $100 each. All proceeds go to support the club scholarships, projects, and nonprofit support.
For tickets, a list of all vendors, and for more information visit: https://www.sislt.org/golden-gala/
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 8:26pm
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.
September 14 - September 20, 2023
9/14
09:38 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at James Ave/Tahoe Keys Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Quarry Fire in Stanislaus National Forest sending smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 5:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The smell of smoke and hazy skies around Lake Tahoe on Saturday are from a fire burning in the Stanislaus National Forest. Two weeks ago there were 38 ignitions on the Forest from lightning storms. Most are out, but the U.S. Forest Service is letting the Quarry Fire burn within predetermined parameters to accomplish a few goals including reducing concentrations of dead ground fuels, re-establishing multigenerational timber stands, improving wildlife habitat, promoting vegetation diversity, and introducing fire into fire-adapted ecosystems.
Lake Tahoe Pride - The Human Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 3:43pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2023 - 5:00pm Ever wonder what life is like for a transgender person? Do you ever hear or see the word pansexual, non-binary, or genderqueer and wonder...what does that mean for a person? Do you hesitate to ask questions with the worry that they might offend someone? Here's your opportunity to overcome that shyness. Come to the Human Library and immerse yourself in a story told by a human book.
The Human Library will be held on October 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Roberta Mason Library at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Location
Roberta Mason (LTCC) Library
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-4500
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tech Trek presents 2023 Camp Experiences
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 9:35am
Event Date:
September 27, 2023 - 4:30pm Trekkers who attended the UC Davis camp of STEM classes and workshops will tell about their week of fun at the AAUW meeting held in the Aspen Room at LTCC this coming Wednesday Sept 27 at 4:30 pm All are welcome, especially 7th grade girls who are interested in STEM and may apply for a camp sponsorship for next July.
Column: A call to protect our lake and lands
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 9:36pm
Whether you are getting out this weekend for Tahoe’s amazing fall weather or you spent time this summer on the lake, trails, and beaches, you’ve been enjoying some of Lake Tahoe’s greatest assets: hundreds of square miles of public land and water. This Saturday is National Public Lands Day and a timely reminder of how fortunate we are that conservation programs under the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan have protected open space, set aside approximately 9,000 vacant lots in residential neighborhoods, and added more than a half mile of public shoreline.
South Tahoe Futbol teams do well at CUFA
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 9:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Futbol Club (STFC) teams did well at last weekend's fall Come Up For Air (CUFA) tournament in South Lake Tahoe with five of the teams finishing either first or second.
The STFC-sponsored event attracted nearly 200 teams on both sides of the state line. The tournament is the local youth soccer club’s largest fundraiser and attracts teams from Nevada, Northern California, and other western states.
STFC teams that made the finals were:
U11 Coyotes (Boys), First Place, defeated Sierra Surf 5-4 in the championship
Kudos: Kirkwood Mountain Resort supports Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 8:23pm
With the cost of food impacting the lives of folks who are struggling to make ends meet, enjoying a full-course delicious dinner and picking up bags filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, and basic staples like meat and bread, is a welcome treat each Monday for those who attend Bread & Broth’s evening meal.
Deaf climbers who summited Mount Everest coming to Lake Tahoe for public talk
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 2:17pm
Event Date:
October 6, 2023 - 4:30pm
Two deaf mountaineers are heading to Lake Tahoe to share the story of their successful summiting of Mount Everest. Tahoe Family Hearing Clinic is bringing the pair, Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger to Outdoor Gear Lab on Friday, October 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Scott and Shayna became the third and fourth deaf people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, with Shayna being the first deaf female!
