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18th annual Tahoe Bike Month draws record participants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 3:29pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif – There was a record number of participants during this year's 18th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge - more people than ever out of their cars to help improve Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. The two of them once again teamed up to organize the basin-wide celebration through the month of June.
Fatal crash at US50/SR28
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 2:47pm
9AM UPDATE 7/19: The Nevada State Police has released a preliminary report on Tuesday's fatal collision. On July 18 at approximately 1:43 p.m., troopers responded to the crash at the intersection of US50 and SR28. An Amador Stagecoach tour bus with 17 passengers was traveling westbound on US50 when an SUV traveling southbound on SR 28 made a left onto US50 east to Carson City. For unconfirmed reasons, the two vehicles collided.
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:29am
Event Date:
August 19, 2023 - 10:00am Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 10 am - noon
Location: Tahoe Keys Pavilion, 365 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Description: Join us for a free Eyes on the Lake training! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.
Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to Lake Tahoe.
Register: keeptahoeblue.org/eyes-on-the-lake-training-aug-19-2023
Location
Tahoe Keys Pavilion
365 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Strike Team Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:27am
Event Date:
August 10, 2023 - 10:00am What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event where we will be removing invasive terrestrial plants that are taking over sensitive areas. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Meeting location: TBD | North Lake Tahoe
Location
North Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week is July 17-21, and to get the week started off, El Dorado County's Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart cooked a big breakfast for staff on Monday.
Richart's department is 122 strong with staff on both the west and east slopes of the county. Since 2014 Richart has cooked up a big breakfast for staff, and he will repeat what he did in South Lake Tahoe on Monday and again on Thursday on the West Slope.
Tahoe Improv Players celebrate 30 years with special community shows
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 8:27pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2023 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrating 30 years of family-friendly shows, the Tahoe Improv Players (TIP) are going retro for their July 18th show at the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla Tahoe.
“It’ll be a blast to the past!” says Gerry Orton, director of the Tahoe Improv Players. Orton, along with Frank Riley, co-founded ComedySportz Lake Tahoe in 1993. The troupe evolved into the Tahoe Improv Players in 1997.
They're unpacking their ComedySportz (CSz) Lake Tahoe uniforms, to dress for the occasion … a special grudge match with ComedySportz San Jose.
Angel of Tahoe to be honored posthumously for contributions to Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 7:37pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation has announced that Lisa Maloff, the “Angel of Tahoe,” will be honored posthumously on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lisa Maloff University Center (LMUC) on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus. The event will recognize and remember Maloff's significant and lasting legacy with tours of the building that bears her name, a presentation, a toast, and more.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care executive director to step down
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After seventeen months of service to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), Heidi Volkhardt Allstead will be leaving as the nonprofit's executive director, effective July 25, 2023.
In the last five years, LTWC has experienced momentous growth — transitioning from its Cherry Hills location, moving to a new 27-acre parcel, and completing construction on the 5,000-square-foot hospital and rehabilitation building, in addition to 10 animal enclosures.
Grand opening celebration of the Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Co.
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the grand opening celebration at The Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Co. on Saturday, July 22 from noon to 9 p.m.
There will be free live music by the Andy Voelkel Trio from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., a special new beer release, beer and wine on tap, a full food menu, raffles, giveaways, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m.
Letter: Parent concerned about actions of Douglas County School Board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 3:04pm
Dear fellow parents and friends; Sadly I’m writing to you again regarding the recent actions of the Douglas County School Board. They are calling a special meeting with only a week’s notice to fire the district's current attorneys, Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, and hire criminal law attorney, Joey Gilbert. Joey Gilbert is being investigated by the State Bar of Nevada for election fraud during the last gubernatorial race. He has no educational law experience.
Prescribed fire operations to continue near Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 2:12pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. If conditions and weather are favorable, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may continue burning piles at Spring Creek near South Lake Tahoe today, July 17, 2023. Prescribed fire ignitions typically begin at 10 a.m. and smoke will be present. For current air quality and smoke information, visit AirNow.
USFS to begin thinning trees near Watson Lake on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 2:05pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical fuels reduction (forest thinning) operations this week on approximately 274 acres near Watson Lake on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. This fuels reduction work is part of the Carnelian Hazardous Fuels Reduction & Healthy Forest Restoration Project that aims to reduce the risk of severe wildfires and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Heat wave continues around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 7:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Triple-digit heat will be continuing for much of the upcoming week in the lower elevations, with upper-80s and a couple of 90s for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Fire weather concerns increase the next few days, with isolated dry thunderstorms possible tonight and enhanced breezes Monday and Tuesday. Isolated thunderstorm chances continue each afternoon and evening through Wednesday.
The weekly forecast for the Lake Tahoe Basin from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Eagle on 18th hole gets Steph Curry the win at American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 7:01pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Huge crowds were par for the course this week as the 34th annual American Century Championship (ACC) was held at Edgewood Tahoe. It came down to the last hole to separate the two leaders, Mardy Fish, and Steph Curry. The Golden State Warriors Guard Curry had an eagle on 18 to become only the fifth active player, the first since then-Tennessee Titans placekicker Al del Greco won in 2000, and the first African American, to win the popular tournament. He had two fourth-place finishes in the past.
MasterCraft at Lake Tahoe supported its Surf to Save Lives campaign
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - MasterCraft has been involved in the American Century Championship (ACC) for a few years now, offering celebrities and players the opportunity to go out on their boats between rounds. This year, celebrities could enjoy their time on the water while also supporting a great cause. The ‘Surf to Save Lives’ campaign was launched in May by MasterCraft to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission.
They had a large display of boats near the 17th tee all week, as well as rides on the lake.
Tahoe History Talks at the Beach features Chautauqua performance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:35pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another one of its Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, July 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This week it will be a Chautauqua performance, “There It Is…Take It!” Local author/historian David Woodruff assumes the character of dreamer, designer, constructor, and despot of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, William Mulholland.
Letters: Parent concerned with Douglas County School Board actions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 5:04pm
The following letter was written to the Douglas County school board and superintendent and is being published here ahead of the special board meeting scheduled this week to discuss terminating the contract of long-time district legal representation in favor of hiring Joey Gilbert.
Dear Douglas County School Board & Superintendent Lewis:
60 Years of Barton Health: 1980s - Beyond the hospital walls, supporting patients at home
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2023 - 4:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 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. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.
Column: Summer of Skin Care
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2023 - 10:36pm
Skincare is an essential daily routine. As summer heats up and you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to adjust your regime to accommodate the heat and exposure. Though skin care will look different for every person, any skin care routine should include cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and protecting.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2023 - 10:20pm
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.
June 29 - July 12, 2023
6/29
09:32 CIVIL INCIDENT - Occurred on Bobby Grey Cir, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Pair arrested after armed robbery at Douglas County casino
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2023 - 6:54pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Two men have been arrested as suspects in a Douglas County casino armed robbery. On Friday, July 14 at 4:57 a.m., two suspects entered the C.O.D. Casino in Minden, Nev., and were able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Casino employees immediately called 911.
Curry's epic hole-in-one during American Century Championship keeps him in the lead
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2023 - 5:52pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Golden State Warriors Guard Steph Curry did something at Edgewood Tahoe that he had only done once before in his life - a hole-in-one. An exuberant Curry ran off the tee as his shot when into the bucket 152 yards later on the seventh hole.
NDOT continues Incline Village highway improvements:SR28 paving begins Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 10:25pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on State Route 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the highway beginning July 16 as part of continuing road improvements.
3rd Annual Truckee Reggae Fest - Part 2
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
September 2, 2023 - 3:00pm
The 3rd annual Truckee Reggae Fest - Part 2 will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Truckee River Regional Park's Outdoor Amphitheater in Truckee, Calif.
Featuring:
Black Uhuru
Yaadcore
Prezident Brown
Soulmedic
Squarefield Massive
OG the DJ
Dubfyah
Event Host: Ras Rebel
City begins road rehabilitation projects on Monday, July 17
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 9:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will start its road rehabilitation projects around town on Monday, July 17. When traveling in the project areas over the next five weeks, be aware there will be traffic control operations.
The first week will have minimal traffic control and will impact Julie Lane, Margaret Avenue, and F St.
Inaugural Beer Fest at the Hangar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 7:59pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Hangar proudly presents The Inaugural Beer Fest on Saturday, August 5 with over 20 exclusive and award-winning breweries invited.
Steph Curry in the lead after first round at the American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 6:45pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry opened with two birdies and an eagle in his first four holes and leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after Friday's opening round.
“I knew if I could just get off to a good start that I’d have more fun out there,” the four-time NBA champion said. “And that three-hole stretch at the beginning, I went birdie-birdie-eagle, and I was feeling good.”
Curry was paired with the other Currys in the tournament, dad Dell and brother Seth. Dell scored an 18 and Seth a 5.
Heat Advisory at Lake Tahoe and surrounding region this weekend; Know signs of heatstroke, heat exhaustion
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 6:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a heat advisory in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin from noon on Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday. Reno and the Carson Valley will see high temperatures of 95-105 degrees, with low to mid-90s around Lake Tahoe communities.
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur so it is important to know how to care for yourself and know the warning signals.
Changes coming to prevent misuse and abuse of Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 4:44pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – News stories circled the globe after a massive amount of trash was found at Zephyr Shoals on July 5. The stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday. The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination.
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 2:10pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2023 - 10:00am Join us for a free Eyes on the Lake training! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.
Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to Lake Tahoe.
Visit keeptahoeblue.org/eyes-on-the-lake-training-jul-29-2023 for more information and to sign up.
Location
Tahoe Keys Marina
2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 10:52pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bring your family and friends to the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.
Find the perfect summer reading material! Generous donations from the community have provided an assortment of fiction, mysteries, children's books, non-fiction on so many different subjects, and large beautiful books for display.
Celebrities excited to start the 54-hole American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 10:43pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The crowds are already in town for one of the most popular summer events at Lake Tahoe - the American Century Championship (ACC). This year there is a record number of celebrities at 93, and the galleries could be a record with Saturday already sold out. Last year’s attendance topped 67,000, the sixth straight year the attendance record was broken.
"I love this event so much," said four-time NBA Champ Steph Curry on Thursday. "I have fun first and foremost, but also stay competitive."
July 5 car crash in South Lake Tahoe claims second victim
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 10:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A family heading home after a fun-filled holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe was involved in the devastating collision on Pioneer Trail that killed not only a 17-year-old local man but also a three-month-old baby.
"In the blink of an eye, our lives have been forever shattered as baby Charlie, previously declared brain dead, passed away on July 11, 2023, at 8:05 p.m.," said the baby's aunt.
American Century Championship sold out for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 5:12pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first round of the 34th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe gets underway Friday with the first tee time at 7:45 a.m.
There are still tickets available for Friday and Sunday at this time, but Saturday is sold out.
The pairings for Friday:
1st Tee - 7:45 1 Mike Vrabel, Ray Romano, Mike Golic
10th Tee - 7:50 2 Jim McMahon, Joe Theismann, Robbie Gould
1st Tee - 7:54 3 Emmitt Smith, Dwight Freeney, DeMarcus Ware
10th Tee - 7:59 4 Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Marshall Faulk
1st Tee - 8:03 5 Alfonso Ribeiro, Don Cheadle, Michael Peña
State of the Lake 2023 to be presented at Granlibakken
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 4:49pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2023 - 5:00pm
On Thursday, July 20, UC Davis TERC will be hosting the annual State of the Lake presentation at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.
TERC director Geoff Schladow will present the much anticipated State of the Lake Report. The Tahoe State of the Lake report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Carol Chaplin tapped to be Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority chair
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 4:22pm
RENO, Nev. - The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) swore in three board members and one reappointed board member. Additionally, the Board of Trustees unanimously elected Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority CEO Carol Chaplin as the Chair of the Board, Richard Jay as Vice-Chair, Jennifer Cunningham as Treasurer and Adam Kramer as Secretary for this fiscal year.
Chaplin also served as chair in 2019.
South Lake Tahoe Library hosts Peanut's Playhouse
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
July 21, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of the Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library, Peanut's Playhouse is coming to town on Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m.
Join Kasandra the Ventriloquist Pirate with her assistants, Shelly the Turtle, and Doggo the Dog, as they find the best treasure in all the world! Bring the whole family for this interactive outdoor show full of laughs.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
This show is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
El Dorado County mobile home park rent survey
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2023 - 3:33pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Housing El Dorado, in partnership with the El Dorado Community Foundation, is conducting a mobile home park rent survey to assist Housing El Dorado in their ongoing efforts to improve affordable housing options within El Dorado County, including South Lake Tahoe. If you are a current resident of a mobile home park within El Dorado County, you are invited to participate in this survey online or through one of many collection locations throughout the county (listed below).
The survey period is July 17th, 2023 - August 14th, 2023.
Thursday pairings for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 6:14pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe doesn't get underway until Friday, but before that, a Celebrity Pro-Am will be held on Thursday with two shotgun start tee times.
The American Century Championship offers a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure on NBC and is the most prestigious celebrity tournament in golf. The 54-hole competition is for current and former professional athletes, entertainers, and media commentators. The tournament is contested among 90 competitors under a modified Stableford form.
Closures in place for annual Death Ride, cycling the California Alps
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 5:34pm
The premier cycling event in California, the Death Ride, will be held this Saturday, July 15. Since 1978 cyclists have been challenged to ride a route with over 14,000 feet of climbing, over 103 miles in distance, six categorized climbs, and over three mountain passes.
There are some road closures those not participating in the race need to be aware of. The event runs from 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. SR89 and SR4 will close at 5 a.m. The Monitor Pass section of SR89 re-opens to vehicles at noon. The Ebbetts Pass section on SR4 re-opens at 4 p.m.
Sand Harbor boat ramp closure Saturday morning for Trans-Tahoe race
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 5:08pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 to accommodate the Trans-Tahoe Relay Race. The swimmers will start their race at the beach located just south of the boat ramp at approximately 7 a.m.
The boat ramp will reopen for normal boater traffic at 8:30 a.m.
New retail businesses part of updated plan for South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe has been without one of its anchor stores, KMart, since its closing in August 2021. The owner of the center, Seven Springs, Ltd, turned in plans to the City of South Lake Tahoe for design review on July 7, 2023.
Tahoe Fund launches $50k campaign to repair 19 miles of trail in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 1:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nineteen miles of trail that travel through Desolation Wilderness from Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha are in desperate need of extensive restoration work due to high use, erosion, and extreme weather events. To address this critical need, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund is partnering with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association to launch a $50,000 matching campaign.
Residents can expect water shutoffs during Barton Avenue and 2nd Street Stormwater Drainage Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This summer, the City of South Lake Tahoe is building stormwater drains to address localized flooding and reduce runoff pollution on Barton Avenue, Helen Avenue, and 2nd Street. A new stormwater infiltration basin will also be constructed on 2nd Street, which will reduce fine sediment entering the lake and protect the clarity of Lake Tahoe.
To accommodate this project, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be moving waterlines, which will result in some water shutdowns in the neighborhood.
Celebration of Life for Erich E. Alexander
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 8:03am
Erich E. Alexander, May 16, 1957 - July 6, 2023. Our hearts are broken as we announce the loss of our beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Erich E. Alexander passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side.
He was a patient, loving, caring, sincere, and incredibly skilled person. He was grateful for every day. Erich was born in San Mateo, Calif., and spent his first seven years in Pleasanton, Calif. The family then moved to a new home in Dublin, Calif. where he lived with his two brothers and parents until he graduated from Dublin High School in 1975.
Douglas County to open cooling rooms as excessive heat warning goes up
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – According to the National Weather Service dangerously hot temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are expected over the weekend (July 15-16) in Douglas County. An excessive heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning-Monday evening.
Countdown to American Century Championship: Mardy Fish looking for 2nd win at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The casino sportsbooks at Stateline have former professional tennis player Mardy Fish at 11/4 odds to win this week's American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood. That put him directly behind the favorite to win, Tony Romo
.
Fish was in town ahead of the tournament to share his thoughts on golf, the ACC, tennis, and mental health.
Learn how to plan your Tahoe landscape at free STPUD workshop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 4:52pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is holding a series of workshops for Tahoe landscapes, free to the participants.
The next workshop is on Tuesday, July 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the office's garden. Learn how to design your home landscape for beauty, function, and water efficiency.
STPUD is located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe coming to South Shore, opening Winter 2023
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was once Embassy Suites and the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe will be emerging as the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe by the end of 2023 after a multi-million dollar top-to-bottom reimagination. On Tuesday Margaritaville announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe - the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in South Lake Tahoe. The rumor had been circulating for a few weeks as the project went through the planning process.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze holding a one-day performance at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2023 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Blue Event Center will be holding a special one-day holiday performance on December 16 at 7:30 p.m. when Cirque Dreams Holidaze stops at Lake Tahoe as part of its seven-wee, 70-city tour.
Audiences from coast-to-coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premier family holiday tradition, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
