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Community supports Tamarack Turnaround with $80,000 to disperse to those affected by Tamarack Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 2:01pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Partnership Douglas County and Tamarack Turnaround have been disbursing over $80,000 to individuals and families whose homes were destroyed and were displaced as a result of the Tamarack Fire.
During the fire, a group of local residents and members of the business community established Tamarack Turnaround after recognizing a need to connect victims of the fire to the hundreds of individuals wanting to help by donating money. At the time, Douglas County did not have a vetted process nor a designated nonprofit formalized to offer monetary donation management.
Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation gives $3M to agencies helping animals and humans affected by wildfires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 1:16pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation announced today they have awarded $3 million to 19 organizations assisting with the aftermath of the recent wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin area.
Eastern Sierra History Talks at Wylder Hotel in Hope Valley
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 17 2021 .
October 16, 2021 - 10:00am
October 17, 2021 - 10:00am
Learn about the legendary Snowshoe Thompson and his journey over the Sierra Nevada to deliver mail and about the creation of Highway 395, the El Camino Sierra in Hope Valley this weekend.
Local historian David Woodruff is giving the two different presentations at the Wylder Hotel in Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson's Resort). Both are free and open to the public and will be held outside the main lodge around the fire ring. If weather prohibits the outside talks they will move indoors.
Mt. Tallac Career Pathways program connecting South Lake Tahoe businesses to interns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 9:03pm
Mt. Tallac High School has a new Career Pathways Program that connects students to businesses in the South Lake Tahoe community.
Sara Justice, the Mt. Tallac Career Coordinator, said they are looking for community businesses that are interested in hosting interns. The students need the opportunity to job shadow and learn specific skills in the areas of:
Culinary arts
Law enforcement
Welding
Electrical
Construction
Fire
Auto mechanics & repair
Auto detailing
Information technology
Cosmetology
Trunk or Treat at Hope Lutheran Church in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 8:20pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2021 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get your Halloween started off on Sunday, October 31 at Hope Lutheran Church in South Lake Tahoe at their Trunk or Treat event.
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., enjoy apple cider as the young ones go from car to car (trunk to trunk) in the church's parking lot at 930 Julie Lane.
Want to hand out candy from your car? Give Pastor Diana a call at 916.698.6765 to secure your parking spot, or if you have any questions.
Come in costume and ready to have fun!
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals to hold October mixer at Black Bear Lodge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 8:08pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2021 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) will hold their October South Shore Mixer on Wednesday, October 13 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Black Bear Lodge.
All attendees will receive one free drink and food will be provided.
As usual, TRYP members are FREE and non-members are only $10. Not a member? Join for the remainder of 2021 for only $21. Or, looking for additional ways to market your business? Join as a business membership which also includes extra perks for $100.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 6:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 15 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 854 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 34 with 251 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3286 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 70 with 165 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 743 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 11 with 117 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 840 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 43 with 297 per 100,000 residents.
Letter: Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church fundraising to cover post-fire expenses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 6:18pm
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church (LTCPC) has been a beacon of hope since it was founded in 1948. The church was initially founded as the first year-round church and community gathering location. Thanks to our founders, we have as a community been blessed with our historic building, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, that serves the spiritual and physical needs of the community.
Today, LTCPC which has a motto of “Come As You Are!” which is felt as an inclusive, caring, welcoming church.
Misfortune Leads To Opportunity
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition announces 2021 Bicycle Achievement Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:03am
During these challenging times, everyone can use some good news, which is why the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) has announced its 2021 Bicycle Achievement Awards.
Each year, the LTBC honors those that have made significant advancements in promoting safer bicycling and walking opportunities for the Lake Tahoe-Truckee area. LTBC received 13 nominations for the 2021 awards and is pleased to announce the following Bike Achievement Awardees:
Public Agency: Contributors to Phases 1b and 2 of the South Tahoe Greenway
Column: Ease your transition into menopause
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 9:21am
Event Date:
October 14, 2021 - 5:00pm
Hot flashes, irregular periods and mood swings are typically labeled menopause. Today, your health care provider is likely to call this perimenopause — a term for the transitional years leading up to the end of menstruation.
Though not common, a badger has been seen around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most people who have spent time around Lake Tahoe have never caught sight of a badger. Even though they've been known to live around the lake and around trees, they are more likely found on wide open terrain like the Carson Pass where they can chase squirrels.
Just this past week though, two people have spotted a badger on the South Shore.
One was spotted in Rabe Meadow and one was spotted in the Ski Run/Wildwood area. They could be the same badger and it is unknown if the camera shots were of the same animal, or two.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 4:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 83 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 854 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 35 with 258 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3281 cases - +12 - The 14-day new case rate is 69 with 162 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 743 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 11 with 117 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 840 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 48 with 332 per 100,000 residents.
Column: Meet the experts on your care team
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 2:51pm
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there is currently a shortage of physicians in the United States – a shortfall that can be as high as 104,000 doctors by 2030. This issue, as well as an aging population, is changing health care and the necessity to increase providers to meet the needs of patients and expand access.
Barton is committed to providing our community with the care they need when they need it. We are expanding access to care by adding new experts throughout our healthcare system to work alongside Barton doctors.
Learn how renter’s insurance can help residents in free virtual class
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2021 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the recent evacuations due to the Caldor Fire, it's clearer than ever that everyone needs insurance, not just homeowners.
US50 over Echo Summit closed due to collisions and spinouts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 12:35pm
There have been multiple collisions on Lake Tahoe area roads today as the first snow of the season entered the area. Snow in some areas, like along Emerald Bay Road at the "Y" out to Meyers received a lot more than people a couple of miles away.
As of 1:15 p.m. Monday, US50 over Echo Summit has been closed due to several accidents and collisions. It will take some time to get it all cleaned up so the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has closed it.
There are also several spin-uts along Lake Tahoe Boulevard towards Upper Truckee Road, so it is being advised to stay out of the area.
Kudos: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation grant supports COVID-19 Emergency Food Response
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 12:03pm
Bread & Broth is extremely grateful to have been awarded a Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Grant designed to provide financial resources to continue the organization’s efforts to respond to the food insecurity created by the COVID-19 crisis. The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit charity, founded in 1996, dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe Region by partnering with donors who are committed to helping local non-profit organizations create a more prosperous regional community.
Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Monday-Tuesday as first real taste of winter pushes into region
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/10/2021 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area from 2:00 p.m. Monday to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Expect winds from the northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, and waves 1 to 3 feet.
Get ready for the first taste of winter with a strong cold front pushing across the Sierra and in western Nevada. A cold low pressure system is slated to bring breezy winds and chances for snow showers across the area later Sunday evening into Monday. A hard freeze is expected for much of the region overnight Monday and Tuesday.
Local man publishes "The Horror Movie Night Cookbook, Volume 1"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/10/2021 - 4:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local actor and director Richard Sargent has stepped away from the theater lights and into the writer's chair with his latest production, a spooky cookbook.
The Horror Movie Night Cookbook, Volume 1 has been released and people are already enjoying it, and its not your normal cookbook with recipes centered around horror movie nights.
Though the horror movie night themes are all laid out from appetizers to desserts, all of the recipes are customizable to allow flexibility for you to alter them as you see fit. Be creative with the portion sizes!
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra awarding $2,000 to each Live Your Dream award winners
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/10/2021 - 3:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club (SITS) of South Lake Tahoe is giving $2,000 awards to local women who continuing their education while providing the primary financial support for themselves and their family
The qualified candidate for this award, called the Live Your Dream Award:
- Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. - - Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
Has financial need.
Caldor Fire now at 98% contained, 221,775 acres
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 7:31pm
Just over 1,000 firefighting personnel remain on the Caldor Fire which is now 98 percent contained and 221,775 acres in size.
After six hours of light precipitation yesterday morning, conditions moved to warmer (though not warm) temperatures with drier conditions and light winds through the weekend. Freezing temperatures and icy roads are expected Saturday night through the fire area.
Oktoberfest fundraiser at Flatstick Pub to raise funds for California Wildfire Relief
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 6:48pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2021 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe’s only indoor mini-golf bar, Flatstick Pub, is hosting an Oktoberfest fundraiser to support and uplift those affected by recent California wildfires. Proceeds from special sales and and special event will be donated to the California Wildfire Relief.
During the month of October, Flatstick Pub will donate $5 for every Oktoberfest stein deal purchased to the California Wildfire Relief Fund. The $25 deal includes a commemorative beer stein, local Oktoberfest beer and a pub pretzel.
Captain's Corner Tahoe event Sunday to raise funds for Sierra-at-Tahoe staff and programs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 6:20pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2021 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Captain's Corner Tahoe will be holding a fundraiser to support the employees at Sierra-at-Tahoe on Sunday, October 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the retail sales will support the staff at the resort as they lost a lot of equipment and personal supplies. There will be beer and wine sales, both bottles and glasses, with proceeds also going to the fundraiser.
The beverages are from local Northern California and featured on Tahoe Tastings wine tasting cruise.
There will also be a raffle and other activities too. \
Halloween Pumpkin Run part of Lake Tahoe Marathon; Volunteers needed for event
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Optimist Club and the Lake Tahoe Marathon are hosting free pumpkin runs for ages 1-10 on Halloween at Lakeside Beach starting at 10:00 a.m.
The pumpkin runs are part of the Lake Tahoe Marathon.
Register for free online at www.LakeTahoeMarathon.com or just come to the race on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to register though pumpkins are for those who are preregistered.
Upcoming webinar to discuss the West Shore Trail from Meeks Bay to Cascade Lake
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 7:17am
Event Date:
October 25, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The State Route 89 corridor is one of the most visited and popular destinations within the Lake Tahoe Region. Traffic congestion and year-round visitor demand exceeds current infrastructure during peak times.
After the recent completion of the SR 89 Corridor Management Plan, the creation of a multi-use trail along the lake’s southwest shoreline was identified as a high priority need. The planning process to design the Cascade to Meeks section of the West Shore Tahoe Trail has now begun. The public is encouraged to be a part of it.
Pfizer vaccines available for South Lake Tahoe students at upcoming clinic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has announced that Barton Health will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at South Tahoe High School on Wednesday, October 13 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
They will be administering the Pfizer vaccine which recently was approved for anyone age 12 and older. Students, staff and family members are invited to participate in the clinic.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks online feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the public to participate in their Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Survey. The survey, which was developed by Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions in coordination with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, is being conducted online and is open now through Friday, November 12.
Public participation in the planning process is an essential strategy for developing a plan that will be effective, supported by community members, and ultimately implemented.
Regan Beach closes for season; Harmful algal blooms detected
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Regan Beach started its winter closure on Friday, a little ahead of schedule. Out of an abundance of caution, the City of South Lake Tahoe closed early after harmful algal blooms were found at the beach. They had the presence of Antatoxin-A (cyanobacterial).
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 6:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 45 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County, and in the Quad County region there were 289 new cases this week.
El Dorado County
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 846 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 35 with 258 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3257 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 737 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 13 with 138 per 100,000 residents.
New public art piece installed as tribute to all who saved South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 4:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new piece of art created with love, passion, talent and gratitude is now sitting in front of Co-Work Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, an example of "Tahoe Strong."
In July, vandals destroyed one of three turned art pieces created and donated by local artist Malcolm Tibbets that were on display in front of the Harrison Avenue business.
Some snow on higher peaks around Lake Tahoe Friday; stronger storm possible Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 3:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After some widespread rain around Lake Tahoe overnight, many looked to the mountains to see if any snow fell. All peaks had snow from Trimmer and Freel Peaks to the south, Mt. Tallac to the west and Mt. Rose to the north. Though not a lot of snow, its a glimmer of hope for a snowy winter. Snow levels were around 6500 to 8000 feet with snow accumulations around 1 - 3 inches for the elevations above 8000 feet this morning.
"Beer Relief" to celebrate first responders and support Sierra-at-Tahoe employees and programs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2021 - 12:00pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe suffered major damage during the Caldor Fire, including the building that stored employee's equipment and belongings.
The Hangar of South Lake Tahoe is throwing a party on Saturday, October 9 to not only raise funds for Sierra staff and programs, but to celebrate first responders who fought the Caldor Fire and protected the community.
The public is invited to support the mountain that have given so much to so many. There will be ski movie premiers, live music, raffle prizes, and beer specials.
Next Coffee with the Mayor to focus on capital improvements, roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 7:31am
Event Date:
October 13, 2021 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mayor Tamara Wallace will be discussing the City of South Lake Tahoe's Capital Improvement Plan at the next Coffee With The Mayor on Wednesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Find out more about the 5-year Road Construction Plan during the coffee event.
Join the Mayor at the Public Works building which is located at 1749 D Street, South Lake Tahoe. Masks are required.
Public invited to upcoming workshops on the South Lake Tahoe Housing Element
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:30pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2021 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe at two upcoming opportunities to get an update of their Housing Element. Both of the workshops will include the same presentation, but one will be held in person, and one will be online.
Learn more about updates to the housing plan during the interactive online workshop. Identify specific needs and opportunities, and share your insights and ideas on how the City can improve housing opportunities in the future.
Grow your own - Free garlic workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:06pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2021 - 5:00pm
Slow Food Lake Tahoe is offering its last workshop of 2021 on October 12 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Learn how to grow garlic
High elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.
The virtual class is free and starter plants are available for $10. To register, click HERE.
Guild Mortgage's South Lake Tahoe office contributes $10,000 to Caldor relief fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) got a big burst of funds Thursday with a $10,000 donation from Guild Mortgage of South Lake Tahoe.
CDRC was formed during the Angora Fire to help those who had lost their homes, and now they've come back together again to help those whose wages were impacted due to evacuation from the Caldor Fire.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 5:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 76 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 846 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 38 with 280 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3257 cases - +10 - The 14-day new case rate is 73 with 172 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 737 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 18 with 191 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 826 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 46 with 318 per 100,000 residents.
WWII Veteran Garfield Ware to be honored in South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 1:45pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2021 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - World War II Veteran Garfield Ware will be honored for his service on Wednesday, October 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Revive Coffee & Wine on Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The 98-year-old Ware was with the U.S. Navy and is a Pearl Harbor survivor.
Johnson Meadow Restoration Project public webinar
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:49pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2021 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow is located along the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe, and the property owners, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD), are planning a major restoration of the 206-acre property.
Two more Coffee With A Cop events planned in October
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP), El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department participated in Wednesday's Coffee With A Cop day at Cuppa Tahoe.
The popular coffee shop at the Y was full of residents and law enforcement who joined together in informal conversations on community issues.
There are two more Coffee With A Cop events scheduled in October, both scheduled to build relationships in an informal setting over coffee:
Column: Support on the Sideline - Role of a Certified Athletic Trainer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:02pm
Sports are an integral part of the Lake Tahoe lifestyle. From the slopes to the singletrack, rink to the field, activity is identity. So when an injury occurs as a result of action, it can feel like life goes on hold. Despite the temporary setback of an injury, it’s not enough to just heal. Athletes want more than that. Luckily, in Tahoe, we have access to a care team that understands the importance of performing at the highest level.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 6:59pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 8 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 842 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 37 with 273 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3247 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 69 with 162 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 735 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 19 with 202 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 822 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 42 with 290 per 100,000 residents.
South Lake Tahoe woman still walks daily as she turns 100-years-old
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 5:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A special milestone is being celebrated in South Lake Tahoe this week - the 100th birthday of a South Lake Tahoe women.
Vandalized pine trees at South Lake Tahoe's Regan Beach removed, new trees being planted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nine Jeffrey Pine trees were vandalized two years ago at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe, and despite efforts to save the trees they had to be cut down this week.
The 20-year-old trees were attacked by an unknown person(s) in November of 2019, each ending up with a wide swaths of chopping marks on their trunks and holes bored into the bases with poison added.
El Dorado County to prioritize COVID-19 clinics due to low rates of vaccination
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:40pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Public Health Division is prioritizing its public health clinics for those who still need their first and second dose of the vaccine.
According to the County's daily COVID-19 dashboard, only 53.1 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated, 59.1 percent have received their first dose.
Councilman Bass wraps up six-year-long legal battle with plea deal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since June 2015, Cody Bass and his attorney have been in court fighting a legal battle that started when multiple agencies served a search warrant on both the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (the name of the Tahoe Wellness Center at the time) and owner Bass's South Lake Tahoe home. Agencies were also at Bass's property in Mendocino to conduct a search at the same time.
Road Beat: Review - 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI is cheap fun
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 8:38pm
The last of the affordable VW hatchbacks. It's not perfect, but it's a lot of car for under $25,000. Hatchbacks for the win!
A review of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI by The Road Beat.
Heavenly Village holding weekend-long Pumpkin Patch
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 8:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 17 2021 .
October 16, 2021 (All day)
October 17, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Village will be holding a Pumpkin Patch on Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
There will be pumpkins of all sizes to choose from. They are $5 each while supplies last. Kids are also invited to get their picture taken with the Giant Pumpkin during the Pumpkin Patch hours.
The Heavenly Village is located at 1001 Heavenly Village Way in South Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 7:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 21 new cases of COVID-19 since Monday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 837 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 39 with 287 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3244 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 734 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 21 with 224 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 819 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 41 with 283 per 100,000 residents.
Nurse strives "to be the change" after observing Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Board of Directors of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless wishes to thank our staff for their extraordinary work during the evacuation. This was a difficult, emotional time for all of us, but most of us were able to focus on our families, our homes, our lives. The Coalition's
Spooktacular Halloween at Lake Tahoe's historic Zephyr Point
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 10:41pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2021 - 5:00pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Zephyr Point Resort is hosting Halloween Spooktacular for the local community on Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Zephyr Point Resort is located at 660 US50 in Zephyr Cove, and has been in existence for 100 years. Not only do they want to share the holiday with the public, but also raise funds for the resort's summer youth programs including Children's Day Camp.
