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1970s: Empowering movement - Barton establishes orthopedics prestige
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 60 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. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:59pmSOUTH 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.
June 8 - June 14, 2023
6/8
01:46 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Lupine Trl, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Live Violence Free and Savvy present the annual "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 8:28pmEvent Date:
June 28, 2023 - 4:00pm
It’s summer in Tahoe and it’s the perfect time for an impactful stroll around the casinos!
Join Savvy and Live Violence Free on Wednesday, June 28 at 4 p.m. at the Harveys outdoor concert venue for the 2nd annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser. Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.
Kudos: HEROs sponsor Bread and Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 8:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude and we are the ones blessed!” shared Darlene Winkelman as she took a short break from serving a hot and tasty meal at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on June 5. Darlene, along with her fellow Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs members Jeff Colameco, Andrea Masavage, Sherry Newberger, and Janeen White, are all repeat Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor crew members.
South Lake Tahoe man awarded Moose International’s highest degree
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 8:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Barry Keil, a member of the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge, was awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest level of achievement awarded by Moose International. He was recognized at a ceremony held on June 3 at Moose International Headquarters, located just west of Chicago in Mooseheart, Illinois. There were also 117 additional Moose members from the United States, Canada, and England who received the Pilgrim Degree. Moose Pilgrims from all three nations gathered at Mooseheart to attend the celebration.
Journey of Hope cyclists head east after two day stop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 8:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What did you do on your summer vacation? If riding your bike from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. wasn't on your list it will be tough to top!
Thirty young men from The Ability Experience, the philanthropy arm of Phi Kappa Phi fraternity, left San Francisco five days ago, and have been cycling while fundraising and meeting people along the way since. They'll be on the road for 63 days.
Ales for ALS beer release in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 8:40pmEvent Date:
June 24, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local breweries have collaborated in creating Ales for ALS, a beer brewed with South Lake Brewing Co., Cold Water Brewery, and South of North Brewing Co.
Join them on Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at The Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Co. for:
Live music by The Residents
Tahoe Beer Release: This is How I Roll Cold IPA – can label designed by Tahoe local Scott Craig, a person living with ALS, using eye-tracking technology
Raffle and giveaways
A portion of proceeds from beer sales will be donated to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
TAMBA to host 11th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 8:22pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 25 2023 .
June 24, 2023 (All day)
June 25, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky, is hosting the 11th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25.
The weekend-long event will kick off with a Demo Day at Corral Trail on Saturday, June 24. Riders will have the chance to try a range of bikes from participating brands including Kona, Pivot, Rocky Mountain, and Specialized, and enjoy exclusive shuttles providing regular access to Corral Trail.
City expands days of operation for El Dorado Beach boat ramp
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 7:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Low water levels at Lake Tahoe the last two years caused the closure of the boat ramp at El Dorado Beach by this time of year, but the City of South Lake Tahoe announced they will expand its hours starting Friday, June 16.
The ramp will be open Fridays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it will be closed on July 4.
Fees for the boat ramp are collected on-site and can be paid via debit or credit card. The 2023 summer boat ramp fees are as follows:
$ 17.00 Day Use
$ 138.00 Season Pass
$ 45.00 Tahoe Only Sticker
El Dorado County Supervisors unanimously approves a $1 billion spending plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 6:53pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $1 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
The total recommended budget for all governmental funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $1.01 billion, which is $25.7 million (three percent) more than last year’s budget of $986.8 million. These totals reflect all governmental funds, including special revenue funds. They exclude special districts and proprietary funds.
Douglas County officially appoints Emergency Management Director Kara Easton
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 1:46pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County’s Emergency Management Director Kara Easton was officially appointed at the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on June 15, 2023. Although Easton started her employment with Douglas County on May 8, the County was still under contract for Emergency Management services with East Fork Fire District through June 30, 2023. She assumes her official position on July 1, 2023.
New South Lake Tahoe housing project planned address community needs with environmental contributions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 1:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposed new "achievable" workforce housing project called Alpine Estates is being planned for South Lake Tahoe adjacent to The Crossing at Tahoe Valley. The developer is Alpine Corp. and the planner is Exline & Company.
There will be a public meeting to unveil the project on June 28, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. held in the City of South Lake Tahoe Council Chamber.
Lake & Bake Pool Party
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 8:34am
Event Date:
June 24, 2023 - 12:00pm Embarc Tahoe and Station House Inn proudly present an event like no other – LAKE & BAKE, a cannabis-infused pool party that will leave you floating on cloud nine. It is being held at the inn on Saturday, June 24 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Prepare to 'embarc' on a sensory journey as they partner with the renowned cannabis beverage brand, Mary Jones Soda, to tantalize your taste buds like never before.
Location
Station House Inn
901 Park Ave
United States
See map: Google Maps
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band heading to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 7:40pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band are heading to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Friday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band is a renowned musical group led by the legendary drummer Ringo Starr. Formed in 1989, the band features a rotating lineup of accomplished musicians from various backgrounds, each bringing their unique talent to the stage. On Aug. 3, 1992, Ringo and his All Starr Band played at the Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater, the venue's name at the time.
Sierra Nevada Ballet's The Last Unicorn
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 6:14pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2023 - 7:30pm In two acts and a prologue, the ballet tells the story of the last Unicorn left on earth who journeys far to save the rest of her race- ( Unicorns who have been captured and held prisoners by the cruel King Haggard and his servant, the evil Red Bull). On her journey, the Unicorn encounters several entertaining characters including the witch, Mommy Fortuna; an evil, Monster Bird; a fun-loving Butterfly; a wonderful maidservant, Molly Grue, and the hilarious would-be Magician, Schmendrick who turns the Unicorn into a Princess to help disguise her and save her from the Red Bull.
Location
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Sand Harbor State Park
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89452
United States
See map: Google Maps
Wolf by Vanderpump coming to Lake Tahoe this winter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 3:19pmSTATELINE, Nev. – Restaurateur, television star, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump is set to bring her signature, stunning, and innovative design aesthetic to Northern Nevada with the opening of Wolf by Vanderpump at Harveys Lake Tahoe. The restaurant is Vanderpump’s first concept in Lake Tahoe and is expected to open this winter.
Ten retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District with total of 256 years of service
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a celebration held recently for this year's retirees from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). The party was hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and the LTUSD District Office.
"LTUSD wishes to express its sincere gratitude for this year's retirees and their many years of service to the children and families of our community," the District said.
The ten retirees have a total of 256 years of collective service in education:
Janice Shanks - 40 years of service
Kim Stephenson - 32 years of service
Neil Young added to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena schedule with special guest Chris Pierce
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:28pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Neil Young brings his Coastal Tour 2023 to Lake Tahoe with special guest Chris Pierce. They will be performing on the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena stage at Harveys Lake Tahoe on July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Meet some of Lake Tahoe's local writers at library's Author Fair
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 1:56pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library are showcasing several Lake Tahoe authors at the Local Authors' Fair on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
The authors will have tables set up either inside or outside the library (weather permitting). Visit the tables, visit the authors, browse, and discover new books. Several authors will also have short readings. Books will be available to purchase and the event is open to the public.
Free chipping service offered by Lake Valley and South Lake Tahoe fire departments
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 1:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) have joined forces and developed a new chipping program for residents in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers.
Requests are now being taken through an online portal that can be accessed on both the SLTFR and LVFPD websites at South Lake Tahoe or Lake Valley. Links can also be found on both of the agencies' Facebook pages.
High altitude gardening: Is the Shasta daisy the poster child of Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 11:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Leucanthemum × superbum, better known as the Shasta daisy, is a very popular plant at Lake Tahoe. It originated as a hybrid produced in 1890 by the American horticulturist Luther Burbank from a number of daisies. While the intergenetic crosses and multiple hybrids used to create the Shasta Daisy can be interesting to some, its hearty white flowers and relatively low maintenance may be more important to the Tahoe gardener.
If you thought a Shasta daisy was all you had to ask for at the nursery, you are wrong. There are so many varieties (or cultivars).
Incline Village man arrested on several charges including sexual assault and attempted murder
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 9:02pmWASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - An Incline Village man was arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Tuesday on several charges including two counts of Sexual Assault, one count of Attempted Murder, and two counts of False Imprisonment.
Meyers Mountain Market
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 8:40pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Sep 13 2023 .
June 14, 2023 - 3:00pm
June 21, 2023 - 3:00pm
June 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
July 5, 2023 - 3:00pm
July 12, 2023 - 3:00pm
July 19, 2023 - 3:00pm
July 26, 2023 - 3:00pm
August 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
August 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
August 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
August 23, 2023 - 3:00pm
August 30, 2023 - 3:00pm
September 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
September 13, 2023 - 3:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The Meyers Mountain Market is opening for the season on Wednesday, June 7. The market is held in Tahoe Paradise Park on the banks of the Upper Truckee River. It is held on Wednesdays until September 13 from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Vendors offer fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs & honey. Fresh-baked goods, flowers, and arts & crafts are also available for purchase. Enjoy dinner at one of the food trucks and eat under the pine trees, on the sandy shore of Lake Baron, or on the beautiful banks of the river.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics comes through South Lake Tahoe .
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 8:06pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - For 26 years the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics has been held in Northern California. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members from the Sacramento region, along with inspiring Special Olympics athletes, carried the "Flame of Hope" through the City of Sacramento, culminating at the State Capitol's west steps.
Law enforcement and athletes carried the torch starting Tuesday through 30 counties and over 180 cities.
Kudos: 2nd annual Mt Tallac /South Tahoe High Car Show a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 6:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thank you to all who supported the 2nd Annual Mt. Tallac/South Tahoe High School Car Show.
We'd like to thank Jesus “Chuy” Ahumada of Sombreros Tacos who fed the kids, Encompass Youth, JJDPC, South Tahoe Refuse, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Alexys Llamas Soto.
- Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac
Rick Roy Boeser ~ September 22, 1961 - June 6, 2023
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:44pmWe are sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Rick Boeser on the afternoon of June 6, 2023. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rick moved to Lake Tahoe in the late 80s after graduating high school in Prior Lake, Minn., and attending the Art Academy in St. Paul, Minn.
Landing at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Rick spent 38 years working mostly in the table games department where he was a much-loved coworker and friend to so many.
Celebration of Life scheduled for Jay Conroy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Jay Conroy on Thursday, July 27. It will be held in the Heavenly Ski Resort Cal Base Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you are planning on attending, please let the family know here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSV1bCFI5Dv6QeKch3nIrJctn0jRmnjf5Gr16BHAtXe1sSIQ/viewform. There is a hosted reception.
Bring your stories, memories, and a "fun hat."
New parking lot, trails planned for old Elk's Club Lodge area near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The property that once housed the Elk's Club in Meyers and was home to years of flea markets is on the next agenda for the California Tahoe Conservancy. On Thursday, June 15, the Board will consider spending up to $1,200,000 on water quality improvements and creating better access to trails and the Upper Truckee River by reconstructing the parking lot and trail connections.
Conservancy to vote on $1M grant to City of South Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 11:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its next meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board will consider awarding a $1,000,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to continue constructing the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt and Stormwater Improvement Project.
The meeting is on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in rooms U112 and U1113 and on Zoom. The full agenda and remote access can be found HERE.
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe man in end-stage hospice pays it forward
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 7:04pmKindness, gratitude, and thankfulness from one person can make all the difference to so many. On Saturday, an exceptional and extraordinary example of this was such a gesture.
Truckee Air Show & Family Festival returns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 6:41pmEvent Date:
June 24, 2023 - 9:00am
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival returns earlier than normal this year - Saturday, June 24 and promises to be a family, fun-filled aviation, and STEM–oriented event. Highlights include aerobatic performances, military and experimental aircraft on static display, STEM Expo, Family Festival, vendors, free speaker presentations, and so much more.
Lake Valley Fire seeks new fire safety inspector, applications now being accepted
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 6:30pmThe Lake Valley Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for a new job opening from qualified individuals for the position of Fire Safety Inspector I. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a new position. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Prevention Captain, with a 40-hour staff assignment to Fire Prevention, the Fire Safety Inspector I will perform a variety of tasks relating to Fire
Prevention and Community Risk Reduction including:
Lake Literacy: Discover Lake Tahoe audio tour launch this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 2:55pmEvent Date:
June 17, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Experience the launch of the Discover Lake Tahoe Audio Tour and celebrate public lands by learning about language, culture, and responsible recreation practices this Saturday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Download the TravelStorys app before the event for the full audio tour experience (use QR code on the photo above). It has been created by the National Forest Foundation which is hosting the 17th event.
Interested in learning more about the history of Lake Tahoe? Come out to the
Former snowboard and soccer coach pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 2:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Timothy Mackey, 42, of South Lake Tahoe, pleaded guilty today to distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
According to court documents, Mackey was a member of chat groups that shared child pornography on the social media platform LiveMe, including a group named “No Limit!!!” On Feb. 6, 2020, and Feb. 25, 2020, Mackey, using the username “bag of rock,” posted multiple images of child pornography in the “No Limit!!!” group.
Next TERC talk: A Lifetime of Science at Lake Tahoe, with Brant Allen
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 12:49pmEvent Date:
June 22, 2023 - 5:30pm
On Thursday, June 22, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting its next Science Speaks lecture at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Spring
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:50am
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 (All day) When: Saturday, June 17 | 9 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Meeks Meadow | Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on, in-the-field event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. The site we will be working in is one mile off of the Meeks Bay trailhead.
Location
Meeks Meadow
Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142
United States
See map: Google Maps
Expect delays as Caltrans starts pavement repair on a stretch of US50
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 10:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Repair work on a 2.5-mile stretch of US50 between Pioneer Trail and Jewell Road gets started on Tuesday, June 13. Caltrans is alerting motorists that the work will be traffic-interfering as Granite Construction will be grinding down and repaving rough sections of pavement on US 50 in both directions.
This work is part of the $17.1 million Caldor Fire Restoration Project.
Where is summer? Flash flood warning starts off the weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 8:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those hoping for two days to string together for a sunny, warm, and dry start to the summer season will have to wait a while. After a wild and wet Sunday in South Lake Tahoe, what does the week ahead have in store?
There was a lot of thunderstorm activity Sunday evening, followed by heavy rain, with more expected.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks special donor and Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship crew
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 7:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) is a sponsorship program that began in 2011 and has been very successful in providing an opportunity for community members, businesses, churches, and organizations to financially support and participate in a Bread & Broth (B&B) weekly Monday Meal dinner.
For a tax-deductible donation of $350, AAD sponsors host a designated Monday Meal. The donated funds are used to help feed up to 100 people with a hot, nutritious, well-balanced meal prepared and cooked by B&B’s talented and creative cooking teams.
South Lake Tahoe City Council approves solutions to parking problem around Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 4:16pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While there have been parking challenges in the Heavenly neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe for several seasons, the past winter exposed the lack of adequate parking for those using Heavenly Mountain Resort. It was a chaotic scene on several weekends and holidays with cars stuck on the roads surrounding the resort, vehicles sliding and colliding on most streets, and residents in the area unable to get in and out of their driveways.
Community invited to Flag Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 795
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 9:07pmEvent Date:
June 14, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion to the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.
The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: NLTFPD thanks partners for annual summer water safety program
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 9:01pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District's (NTLFPD) annual Summer Water Safety Program was a great success at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
They thank their agency partners, Incline Village General Improvement District Recreation Center – Aquatics, for their support with lifeguard and water safety instruction and Nevada State Park for allowing them to continue this program by moving it to Sand Harbor. NLTFPD would also like to extend a special thank you to Raley’s at Incline for donating the food for the barbeque lunch.
North Lake Tahoe Fire, Parasol Foundation, partner to expand wildfire resilience with software
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 8:19pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has implemented Fire Aside’s Defensible Space Evaluation (DSI) software as part of an expanded commitment to improving residents’ wildfire resilience, funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Tahoe region, and its Tahoe Fire Safe Initiative was created to fund fire prevention strategies in the Tahoe Basin, focusing on people and property.
Seussical at Lake Tahoe Community College: Don't miss it!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 6:41pmOpening nights always have a special energy and excitement to them, and last night's first performance of Seussical had those qualities and more.
Diamond Valley takes flight
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 6:10pmALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Inspired by the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, Diamond Valley Elementary School’s 5th and 6th-grade students sought to learn just how balloons fly. Investigation of convection currents proved to be an interesting diversion that led to a challenge to create their own hot air balloons out of tissue paper.
Students spent a few weeks researching and crafting their balloons and then invited their friends and families to the launch day, where balloons and motivation for learning were both lifted high.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 5:56pmSOUTH 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.
June 1 - June 7, 2023
6/1
11:43 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Wailaki St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
59th annual Lake Tahoe Relay on Saturday starts and ends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 7:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be runners racing around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, all of who are taking part in the 59th Lake Tahoe Relay, the longest-running relay in the country. It starts at 5 a.m. at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. This serves as the finish line as well.
The Lake Tahoe Relay teams consist of seven people, each running approximately 8 to 12 miles. All runners will have the same team number pinned on the front of their shirts.
There is also a two-person relay team with two members, each running 36 miles on alternating legs.
3rd annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 5:08pmEvent Date:
June 17, 2023 - 11:00am
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev.- The third annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nev. on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join them for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses and organizations in their Victorian-era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.
Activities include printmaking, calligraphy, printmaking, gold panning, videography, Scottish Highland Dance, robotics, and more.
Activities & Demonstrations provided by:
Op/Ed: Community Health Improvement Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:59pmJune 12–18 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Health can be measured in many ways; there are both medical health and basic needs that influence our well-being.
Ebbetts, Sonora, and Monitor passes in the Sierra all now reopened
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:52pmThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been able to open several mountain highways that had still been closed due to heavy snow received this winter at upper elevations.
Crews typically begin removing snow from the roadway on the first Monday of April each year and work seven days per week until each pass is free of snow and all roadway hazards before declaring them officially open for the spring and summer months.