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Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority Strategic Planning Workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 2:21pmEvent Date:
April 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
It will be held in the LTVA Board Room, 169 US-50, Stateline, Nev.
The session will be facilitated by Carl Ribaudo, Strategic Marketing Group
Note: A quorum of the following Boards may be present at this
workshop:
● Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority
● South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
● Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority
Hard Rock Tahoe murder suspect transferred to Douglas County Jail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 2:12pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The man accused of killing South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reye Garcia has been transferred to the Douglas County Jail.
Edgar Julian Delgado of Santa Cruz has been charged with first-degree murder and carrying a concealed weapon. He is being held without bail.
Governor Newsom makes judicial appointments across state, including El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:34pm
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 14 Superior Court judges on Thursday, one who will be filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Suzanne Kingsbury. The other appointments are for Contra Costa County, Fresno County, Los Angeles County (3), Madera County, Monterey County, Orange County; Sacramento County (2), San Diego County, Santa Barbra County, and Santa Clara County.
John Rice and Sierra-at-Tahoe honored with outstanding community partner award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 1:11pm
The El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) held its annual awards gala on March 27 at the Cold Springs Country Club. It honored school board members and those who have shown exemplary service to their community and to the success of schools in the county.
Letter: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless needs the community's help
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:31am
Are you over the winter? Over shoveling, snow blowing, dodging potholes, scraping ice off of windshields, wearing at least three layers, losing power, and being cold? We all are. For most of us, this winter has been cold, tiresome, and long, long, long. We have, however, had a warm place to stay or call home, food on the table, a bed to sleep in each night, and some heat.
Three newcomers announced for American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 9:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th annual American Century Championship will be held July 12-16 and tickets go on sale online beginning at midnight on April 1. Daily grounds tickets, and Wednesday through Sunday weekly grounds passes will be available at www.eventbrite.com.
City celebrates Emilie Tieslau as honorary mayor of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the evening of Tuesday, March 29, South Tahoe Middle School Student, Emilie Tieslau, served as honorary Mayor at the City Council meeting. After she was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Cristi Creegan, she called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.
Before the meeting, Emilie had a busy afternoon starting with a tour of City Hall. Next, she met up with the City’s Police K-9 team, toured a fire engine with the City’s firefighters, and viewed snowplows with the City’s Airport Operations team.
Sorenson's Resort Hope Valley continues Eastern Sierra history series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 3:48pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2023 - 1:00pm
Sorenson’s Resort continues its Eastern Sierra History Series on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. in the cafe. Historian David Woodruff presents "Into The Jaws of Hell," a 50-minute presentation that recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location ...Death Valley.
The free program is open to the public and will be at the Café at Sorenson’s (yes, that is its name again), located on Hwy. 88 in Hope Valley.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra holding inaugural Mad Hatter Tea Party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:19am
Event Date:
April 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the ladies of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) for a first - the Mad Hatter Tea Party! This fun, inaugural event at the Valhalla Grand Hall in South Lake Tahoe is on Sunday, April 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party is a chance for you to socialize, enjoy some scrumptious tastings, and go to your inner child. Tickets are $55 and only 100 will be sold and are available HERE. Children are welcome but all tickets are the same price.
Volunteers needed for El Dorado County meal delivery program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 9:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently seeking dedicated volunteer drivers for the County’s Home Delivered Meals program in South Lake Tahoe and Placerville.
Cram-a-Cruiser with food for South Lake Tahoe kids at Bread and Broth 4 Kids event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 9:32am
Event Date:
May 6, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) needs your help in feeding children in South Lake Tahoe. Each week the group packs 150 bags of weekend food for children in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The food insecure kids get meals at school free of charge, but those are not available over the weekend, holidays, or summer and that is where BB4K comes in to help.
Results from LTUSD tabletop discussions at community event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 8:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 150 people attended the first Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) State of the District - Community Conversation on March 15, 2023.
Following the LTUSD presentation that opened the meeting, those in attendance were asked to answer three questions in their small groups at each table. Under the questions below are the categories comments fell under with a link to all comments.
What are we doing well?
Creating a Warm, Welcoming, Caring Environment for Students,
Parents, and Staff
Last day to order CASA Box Lunches is Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 7:56am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is holding its 27th annual Box Lunch fundraiser on April 20, 2023. This long-standing community event helps support the continuation of the nonprofit's advocacy services and shares information about the mission and scope of its work.
The last day to order lunches is Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.!
Please join CASA as they raise their Barsotti apple juice glasses to another great year of our Box Lunch fundraiser event. They serve 3,000 pre-ordered lunches on both the west and east slopes of El Dorado County.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 7:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Emergency Preparedness Workshop at Fire Station #2 originally placed for March 29 has been canceled. The City of South Lake Tahoe is working to reschedule in the next couple of weeks.
Monthly gaming report: South Shore down almost 4% from a year ago, Nevada up 11.15%
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:52pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,237,272,530 for the month of January 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to an 11.5 percent increase compared to January 2022, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,113,133,855. For the fiscal year to date (July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022), the gaming win has increased by 5.55 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors special meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
March 29, 2023 - 2:00pm
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at 2 p.m. due to a resignation.
The meeting will be held upstairs at the CCC Building, 1949 Apache Ave., So. Lake Tahoe.
Optimist Club holding annual Easter Egg hunt, parade, costume and bonnet contests
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 5:03pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2023 - 10:30am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on
Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Lake Tahoe Community College in their parking lot. This is for ages 1-11.
Timeline:
10:30 a.m. Easter Costume Parade & Contest
10:45 a.m. Easter Bonnet Contest
11 a.m. Egg Hunt by age group
Parents will not be allowed to enter any designated hunt areas with their children. Bring a basket or sack to hold the kids' eggs. The Easter Bunny will visit all activities, so bring your camera!
Feeding bears can disrupt an entire ecosystem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 4:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will be melting soon in the Lake Tahoe region and a heavy winter will give way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens will be emerging soon and they will be hungry!
Beta testers sought for Find Tahoe Tessie app
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 3:16pm
After over a year of planning and development, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center's (TERC) new Find Tahoe Tessie app is almost ready to debut! But before launching a wide-scale promotion for Find Tahoe Tessie they are looking for people to help in the final stages of formative evaluation.
Continued increase in snow-related gas leaks, carbon monoxide emergencies
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 2:29pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Fire agencies around Lake Tahoe are continuing to see an alarming number of gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Firefighters continue their mission to empower the public with actions that should be taken to prevent snow-related emergencies.
North Tahoe Fire put out a news release Tuesday, stating they are responding to a steady increase in CO emergencies throughout the region.
Hope Lutheran Church Holy Week Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 11:57am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Apr 09 2023 .
April 3, 2023 (All day)
April 4, 2023 (All day)
April 5, 2023 (All day)
April 6, 2023 (All day)
April 7, 2023 (All day)
April 8, 2023 (All day)
April 9, 2023 (All day)
Celebrate Holy Week at Hope Lutheran Church from April 3 through April 9.
Holy Week Services
April 3 - Palm Sunday 10 a.m.
April 6 - Maundy Thursday 5:30 p.m.
April 7 - Good Friday/Tenebrae 5:30 p.m.
April 9 - Easter Celebration 10 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church is located at 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe. Visit their website for virtual and in-person services and other information: www.hopeofthesierra.com.
Final four in Tahoe Trails Madness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 9:59am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It's March Madness not only on the basketball court but also in the Lake Tahoe trail system! The Tahoe Fund created its own bracket to determine the most popular trail around the Lake Tahoe Basin. It started with 16 trails from four regions.
The Final Four are the Eagle Rock Trail (north), Rubicon Trail (west), Marlette Flume Trail (east), and the Star Lake Trail (south).
The matchups are:
Marlette Flume Trail vs. Star Lake Trail
Eagle Rock Trail vs. Rubicon Trail
Can you be reimbursed for pothole damage in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 9:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've all seen them, the holes in the pavement around Lake Tahoe brought on by the long winter and constant abuse of the surface from continual freezing and melting of water that gets into the cracks, much of those brought on by car chains and heavy traffic.
South Lake Tahoe City Council holds night meeting on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 8:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. People can attend in person at the council chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Viewing is available on Zoom, YouTube, and on the City's website.
Registration for Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences summer camps now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 4:01pm
Registration for all Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences (TINS) summer camps is now open. Some camps have been filling quickly. Campers will experience the ecosystems of Tahoe as they explore, hike, play games, create nature-themed art, and make new friends. TINS offers camps for children ages 6-17 located on the North Shore, in South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee.
North Shore and Truckee Camps
Truckee Bug Camp
Mini Incline Bug Camp
Truckee Explorers
Mini Truckee Bug Camp
https://www.tinsweb.org/north-shoretruckee-camps
South Lake Tahoe Camps
Barton Health honors Dr. Jacob Marquette as Physician of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 3:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Jacob Marquette, DO, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. Marquette received a majority of nominations recognizing his outstanding leadership and his caring, compassionate approach to health care. Dr. Marquette is a hospitalist at Barton Memorial Hospital, board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine.
Have you seen the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe's brass bell?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 2:57pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is missing its brass bell. The bell was last used at their March 9 General Meeting at Casey's Restaurant at Round Hill. The bell was accidentally left at the restaurant after the meeting and when they went back to look for it, it was gone.
This bell is very important to the club and its members because it has been a part of the club for over 50 years.
Early bird ticket deadline extended for 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 2:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest, to be held on Ski Run Blvd. August 26, 2023, will extend the $45 “Early Bird” ticket through April 7, 2023 at midnight.
Early Bird General Admission tickets will increase by $10 on April 8, 2023, making tickets $55 for unlimited sampling from the admission time of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. VIP tickets will remain the same at $75 with admission at 11 a.m. and taps opening at 12 p.m.
Kudos: Vail’s Kirkwood Mountain Resort sponsors Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise Grant, Kirkwood Mountain Resort was the Adopt A Day sponsor for Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on March 20. It was great to have the enthusiastic and fun Kirkwood team members Dan Deemer, Em Dumond, Justin Hartwell, Jarret Morgan, and Gordon Vizenor volunteering alongside the Bread & Broth volunteers to serve 82 community members a tasty Mexican-themed dinner.
Sammy Hagar & The Circle coming to Lake Tahoe outdoor concert series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:20am
STATELINE, Nev. - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Sammy Hagar & The Circle is coming to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on July 14, 2023.
They are the latest act to book for the popular outdoor series. They come during the American Century Championship at Edgewood which is held July 12-16, 2023.
Lake Tahoe sled hill clean up Saturday nets very little trash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The League to Save Lake Tahoe sled cleanup event at Spooner Summit on Saturday was "wonderfully uneventful," said the League's Communications Director Chris Joseph.
In years past, numerous plastic sleds and pieces of sleds have been found across the popular sledding hill at the intersection of US50 and SR28.
"Our volunteers found very little trash at the site, which can be attributed to a number of things," said Joseph.
Grant cycle opens April 11 for El Dorado Community Foundation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 8:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The consolidated grant cycle opens April 11 for funds that are available from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
GIVE Tahoe Grants
GIVE Tahoe supports nonprofits who work for and within the South Lake Tahoe Area. The GIVE Tahoe Grant is open to all nonprofits, agencies and schools serving the residents and communities of South Lake Tahoe. Proposals of up to $5,000 will be considered. This grant does not have a specific focus allowing the opportunity to respond to South Lake Tahoe’s most important needs.
Douglas County commissioners to review vacation home rentals at Lake Tahoe meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:27pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2023 - 10:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County staff will be presenting revisions of the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) code to the Board of County Commissioners on April 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Stateline.
Special Needs Community Night at Blue Granite Gym
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:20pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2023 - 6:00pm
The first Special Needs Community Night event will be Climbing Night at the Blue Granite Climbing Gym on April 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fun is sponsored by Heavenly Ski Patrol and in honor of Special Olympics.
There will be free pizza and drinks. Ski patrollers specialized in ropes will be available to assist any adaptive climbing needs.
Blue Granite Climbing Gym is located at 1259 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 6:22pm
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.
March 16 - March 22, 2023
3/16
00:54 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Pioneer Trl/Golden Bear Trl, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Tahoe Arts Project bringing Caminos Flamencos to local schools this week, public performance Friday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 10:34am
Event Date:
March 31, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Arts Project on Friday, March 31 as they bring the Caminos Flamencos to South Lake Tahoe for a public performance at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater at 6 p.m.
After a week of performances in local schools, the Caminos Flamencos is bringing a fun night of music and dance from Spain to the community.
Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, and $5 for children.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting recap
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 10:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The most recent board meeting for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was held on March 23, 2023. The meeting can be viewed on the district's YouTube channel HERE.
Here is a recap of the meeting:
During the portion of the meeting with reports by board members, Trustee Larry Reilly hosted on March 15 at South Tahoe High School. He noted that over 150 people attended and thanked participants for their honest dialog.
Column: Keep interest in your exercise program
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 9:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For children, exercise is play — and it’s enjoyable. Aerobic activities such as riding a bike, running, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, dancing, and swimming are popular, and include an immense amount of joy. As we age, regular physical activity is recommended to remain healthy, and with a regular exercise program, we can reduce our risk for chronic diseases and injury. But how do we keep it fun and interesting?
Another Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe Monday night - Wednesday morning
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 10:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a winter of endless cold and snowy days, there is once again a storm system headed to Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m. to Wednesday, March 29 at 5 p.m.
Heavy snow is possible with otal snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet west of Highway 89, 8 to 18 inches in the Tahoe basin and above 5500 feet west of Highway 395, and 2 to 6 inches below 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in valley locations with up to 100 mph along Sierra ridges.
Leonard G. Funderburk ~ 1943 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 5:16pm
Leonard G. Funderburk was born in Washington, North Carolina on July 22, 1941. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on February 24, 2023.
Leonard was a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, Calif. He enjoyed sports and coached a women's softball team for A & K Plumbing in the 1970s. He also appreciated vintage cars, especially Corvettes.
Seven years later. the last of those responsible for 2016 South Lake Tahoe murder heads to prison
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 4:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been 2,607 days since Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. was killed in front of the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016, and on Friday the last of the men accused of killing Spike was sentenced to prison.
Domenic Seanlee Randolph, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this month to manslaughter, and on Friday, March 24, 2023, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter and other charges.
Gabriel Ruedorfer Cozzaglio ~ 1929 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 9:46am
Gabriel "Gabi" Ruedorfer Cozzaglio was born in Germany on January 29, 1929, and died on March 22, 2023. She had three older brothers and a younger sister who passed away before her.
She lived in the extreme of World War II and remembered having to be quiet when bombs were going off. Her mother would go out to protest the war and the family always prayed that she would come home and be safe. Gabi was her dad's favorite and she said he always spoiled her. She was the smallest in the family and when clothes or shoes were handed down she stuffed the shoes with paper so she could wear them.
South Lake Tahoe man murdered at bar inside Hard Rock Hotel, suspect arrested
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 8:07am
1:25 PM UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) held a press conference a short time ago to provide updates on today's shooting at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline, Nev. According to DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverly, his department was called to the hotel just after 8 a.m. on a report of an active shooter.
Assessor says El Dorado County homeowners may be eligible for property tax relief
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 6:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reminding property owners in the path of the recent torrential rainstorms and snowstorms that they may be eligible for tax relief.
“The recent spate of winter storms have caused significant damage and in some cases devastating losses," Assessor Jon DeVille said. “I want to remind property owners that you may be eligible for property tax relief that could save you money on your taxes as you move forward.”
Tahoe Icicles
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 6:03pm
Bob Buehler took photos of icicles forming on a rock breakwater along the east shore of Lake Tahoe on March 2, 2023. Once the sun hits them, they melt very fast.
For Tahoe scenery videos, catch more on Bob's Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/811474667.
Location
Lake Tahoe East Shore
Mason Court
Photos by Bob Buehler
United States
See map: Google Maps
TRPA approves plans for Lake Tahoe Community College dormitory
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.
The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.
South Tahoe High's sports medicine students place high in national competition
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School's (STHS) Sports Medicine students attended the National High School Sports Medicine Competition in Los Angeles last weekend and came home with several trophies.
As a team, STHS placed third out of over 40 schools and Rossi Bonev’s individual score placed her fifth out of over 600 students. The Tahoe students also participated in a Sports Med Jeopardy contest, placing third overall!
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:10am
STATELINE, Nev. - The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC. The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.
The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Douglas County Sheriff seeks public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 8:47am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of an armed robbery at the Home Depot located at 921 Jacks Valley Road on March 9, 2023.
The suspects left in a silver 2017 Ford Fusion with California license plate 9BBS792.
If you have information related to this case or can identify the suspects, contact Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126 or Investigator Wharton at 775-586-7253. Reference DCSO case number 23SO05913.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High students and staff thank Pay It Forward Project for new vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 8:07am
Dear Pay It Forward Project Fund,
This letter is written on behalf of the students of Mt. Tallac High School as a gesture of our enormous gratitude for your generous donation to them through the purchase of our school vehicle. This car is used daily for rides to employment and internships, mental health appointments, college field trips, and rides to and from our campus on snowy days. By having a school car, students feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
