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South Tahoe High celebrates track and field team's success at state meet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School's Track and Field Team is celebrating a great weekend at the NIAA 3a 2023 State Track & Field Championships.
Here is a recap from Head Coach Rob Canny III:
The women finished 7th out of 17 teams while the men finished 9th out of 21 teams at the state meet.
2023 State Track & Field Results
Arya Saini
1st Place-State Champion in the 100m Hurdles -15.49
1st Place-State Champion in the Long Jump -16-11
7th Place in the 100m -12.91
Lyla Landy
2nd Place in the 1600m -5:30.35
3rd Place in the 3200m -12:08.38
Brody DeFranco
Spring is an active time for Tahoe bear cubs and yearlings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 6:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As temperatures start to warm and snow begins to melt, a new crop of bear cubs are emerging from winter dens with their mothers. Yearlings, which were born last year, are also on the move. Some are still with their mother bears, some are solo after separating before denning, and some may be showing signs of disease.
Cubs of the year, born around the beginning of February, are sticking close to their mothers, and learning survival skills in the wild to prepare them for living on their own in about one year.
Tahoe Paradise Park Board Meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2023 - 6:00pm
The next meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District (TPRPD) Board will be on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 6 pm-8 pm via Zoom and in person at the park's clubhouse, 1011 E. San Bernardino in Meyers.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86479596214?pwd=bVBBa0QxU1gvWXRwTForZTQ0UXB3QT09
Meeting ID: 864 7959 6214
Passcode: 245910.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC - 3-MINUTE LIMIT / SPEAKER
5. CLAIMS PAYMENTS – Tom/Joanne
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Project Committee: Zane
TRPA accepting applications for pier allocation lottery at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 9:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – There are a limited number of pier allocations allowed every two years at Lake Tahoe, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will be accepting lottery entries for those allocations between June 1 and June 30, 2023.
The 2018 Shoreline Plan lifted a longstanding moratorium on new shorezone structures and placed a cap on the number of private piers and buoys allowed at Lake Tahoe. A maximum of 128 private piers and 1,486 private moorings will be allowed along the shore of Lake Tahoe, with allotments awarded through periodic lotteries until the cap is met.
Barton Health pharmacy wins award for innovation and quality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 9:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health Pharmacy won Gold in the 2023 Healthiverse Heroes Award, Hospitals and Health Systems (under 500 beds) category, for delivering superior quality of care through their digital medication management system. This annual award honors healthcare providers and organizations that use technology in innovative ways so patients can achieve better health. Barton is proud to add this accomplishment to a growing list of accolades that point to quality care for the Lake Tahoe community.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 7:02pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Happy Homestead Cemetery. The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites everyone to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion at the ceremony.
The cemetery is located at1261 Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Immediately following the ceremony, the public is invited to join post members for light refreshments and live music by Cash Only at the American
Douglas County Sheriff's Office warns of rural lot sale scam
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 7:50am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing scam in the area. An unknown subject has sold or attempted to sell rural lots without the permission of the actual owner. The subject has contacted real estate companies claiming to be the owner of a rural, undeveloped lot. The subject then asks the real estate company to list the property for sale.
Some indicators of potentially fraudulent activity appear to be:
1. “Seller” only communicates via email.
2. “Seller’s” address has “changed” recently, possibly to a foreign country.
Free Take It Slow, Tahoe traffic safety yard signs available from Take Care Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 7:05am
Summer in Tahoe means warmer weather and wildflowers, but it also means more cars driving around the lake. Take Care Tahoe is taking on traffic safety by distributing free yard signs to the public that encourage drivers to “Take it Slow, Tahoe.”
The message of “Take it Slow, Tahoe” captures the attention of drivers and creatively incorporates artwork to remind them why driving safely is so important: to protect people and animals. The signs are part of the larger campaign that launched in the summer of 2022.
LTUSD Board of Trustees to discuss moving Mt. Tallac campus, new position, and STHS student success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 10:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting both in person and online on Thursday, May 25 starting at 5 p.m.
The board will go into a closed session, then resume with an open session at 6 p.m.
On the agenda:
SR88 closed between Picketts Junction and Crystal Springs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:38pm
UPDATE 8:30AM TUESDAY: There is now one-way controlled traffic through the stretch on SR88.
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State Route 88 was closed Monday night between Picketts Junction and Crystal Springs East after a rapidly deteriorating roadway was discovered. There is no estimated time for the reopening of the closure according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
For current conditions on the road, check https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Locals part of Western Nevada College 2023 graduating class
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:21pm
Western Nevada College’s (WNC) return to a traditional commencement ceremony on Monday in Marv Teixeira Pavilion brought back familiar and wonderful traditions, providing graduates with the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends. The soothing sounds from the Sierra Highlanders’ bagpipes filled the arena. Speakers provided motivational messages from and their hearts and personal experiences. Performing arts students gracefully danced across the stage to the music of “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies.” The atmosphere was electric.
Mental health first aid event held at LTCC for Fire and EMS
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/fire-and-ems/) course was hosted by Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Friday, May 19. The class was offered for free to local firefighters and EMS personnel as well as LTCC students and family members of first responders. Twenty community members attended the event taught by Stephanie Carlson, a MHFA instructor from the Behavioral Health Division of El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency.
South Tahoe Futbol Club tryouts this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Futbol Club, the local competitive soccer club, is holding tryouts this week for numerous age groups for the upcoming 23-24 season.
The tryout schedule is:
Monday, May 22
2012 boys, 5:45-7:15
Tuesday, May 23
2011 boys, 7:15-8:45 pm
Wednesday, May 24
2013 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
2015 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
Thursday, May 25
2014 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
2011 girls, 5:45-7:15 pm
2012 girls, 5:45-7:15 pm
All tryouts are free to attend and will be held at the South Tahoe Middle School Turf field.
Expect a drop in temperatures for South lake Tahoe and continued thunderstorms in week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 3:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A chance of thunderstorms hangs around South Lake Tahoe through the week ahead. There will be a decrease in chances on Monday and Tuesday, with chances increasing mid-late week. It will be overall cooler this week.
While the afternoon convection and cloud cover aren't what everyone has been waiting through the long winter for, they have been reducing snowmelt and resultant flows on some rivers.
South Tahoe High track and field teams bring back top spot in 100m hurdles, 6 total podium finishes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High boys and girls track and field team performed well at the NIAA 3a Championship Friday-Saturday, with one 1st place finish and five other podium spots.
Girls 100 Meter Dash
7- Saini, Arya South Tahoe 12.91
Girls 800 Meter Run
6- Bennett, Evelyn South Tahoe 2:29.00
Girls 1600 Meter Run
2- Landy, Lyla South Tahoe 5:30.35
Girls 3200 Meter Run
3- Landy, Lyla South Tahoe
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
1- Saini, Arya South Tahoe
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
5- South Tahoe HS 'A' 52.51
Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
Whittell High girls win NIAA 1a Track and Field Championship, Robertson wins 3 trophies for boys' team
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:22pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Whittell High School girls' track and field team has brought back the State Champion trophy from the NIAA 1a State Track Championship in Henderson, Nev. Through 18 events, the young women collected 91 points with first-place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and long jump.
Logan Robertson from the boys' team was a one-man show at state, coming home with three first-place finishes in the 800-, 1600-, and 3200-meter runs.
The finals for both women and men at NIAA 1a Friday-Saturday:
Women - 1A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored
1- George Whittell HS 91
Meyers OMG Fun Run registration now open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 1:54pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2023 - 10:00am
The 7th annual OMG Fun Run will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Old Meyers Grade (OMG) in Meyers. Registration is now open for the fun event that raises funds for the Meyers Community Foundation.
Registration is open through June 4 at 8 p.m. Advance registration is $15 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) and includes a free OMG t-shirt. Kids under 5 attend free (but do not receive a shirt). Registration on the day of the event is $20 for adults and $10 for children and will be held onsite at Old Meyers Grade from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
City of South Lake Tahoe sales tax report shows increase in 4th quarter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 7:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 4th quarter sales tax report for South Lake Tahoe shows receipts from October-December 2022 were above those of the prior year by 6.3 percent. Excluding reporting adjustments, receipts for the period were up 8.5 percent.
While many areas of the state saw a decline in dollars spent on transportation, the City had a healthy increase, according to its quarterly report from the finance department. The severe weather likely caused the increase in spending on construction materials and supplies sold by outlets in the business-industry group.
USFS beaches and campgrounds start to open around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Baldwin Beach and Pope Beach have opened for the season! With the heavy snow around Lake Tahoe melting quickly, staff has been able to get into U.S. Forest Service areas to get them open for the season.
Both Baldwin and Pope are open from 8 a.m.-8 p,m. Season passes are available for $95.00, and the day-use fee is $10.00 a day. Please remember no dogs or charcoal grills are allowed at these beaches. Propane grills are allowed.
Also open:
Nevada Beach
Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
Valhalla Tahoe
Camp Richardson Corral
Nevada Beach Campground
Music in the Park returns to Tahoe Paradise this summer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 7:56pm
Event Date:
June 23, 2023 - 5:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Music in the Park returns this summer with one concert a month in Tahoe Paradise Park.
The free concerts are hosted by Meyers Mountain Market with help from donations and sponsors. They start at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
The lineup:
June 23
Bison - Acoustic String Band
July 28
Mescalito - Mountain Rock N' Roll
August 11
Jelly Bread - Desert Twang, Urban Funk & Rock
September 1
Boot Juice - River Rock & Americana
Tahoe Paradise Park is located at 1011 E. San Bernardino Avenue.
Chautauqua performances of James and Agnes Reed and Snowshoe Thompson in Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 4:46pm
Chautauqua performances by David and Gayle Woodruff are taking place over the holiday weekend in the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre at the Tallac Historic Site. Both performances are free.
LTUSD English learner services progress report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 4:27pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) English Learner Services is excited to share a progress report on this year’s work in support of students learning English. This work continues as part of our districtwide systems for serving multilingual learners and in response to input from students, staff, families, and our community.
Accomplishments this year include:
Protected time at every districtwide for students to receive targeted instruction developing their academic English; a secondary focus on removing barriers to enrollment in honors and advanced placement work.
South Tahoe High Baseball team ends 2023 season with 2nd place in state, 1st as academic champion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 8:49am
UPDATE 4:30 PM: It wasn't the finish they were hoping for, but the South Tahoe High Vikings ended their 2023 season with an impressive second place in the NIAA 3a State Tournament.
The Vikings ended up playing 11 games in the last nine days between the northern regionals and the state tournament. Their opponent in the final game was Pahrump Valley, the number one seed from the south. South Tahoe fell 0-3.
Even though Pahrump Valley won the final, South Tahoe outscored them in two games 8-5. Temperatures have been in the 90s in Henderson, the site of the tournament.
Tahoe Bike Month gets underway June 1, lots of activities for all ages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:35pm
The rest of the county is currently celebrating National Bike Month, but with the epic winter and snow still remaining on many trails, Tahoe Bike Month will start June 1.
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is planning a full calendar of events and is going for a record number of registrations for Tahoe Bike Month.
Kudos: Vail Resort’s EpicPromise grant supports Bread and Broth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every year Vail Resort provides funding through their EpicPromise Grant program to non-profit organizations in communities where their ski resorts are located. In addition to awarding funds for the Bread and Broth 4 Kids’ program, Bread & Broth (B&B) also received $3,600 for Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort to share the hosting of 12 Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorships throughout 2023.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 7:50pm
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.
May 11 - May 17, 2023
5/11
09:58 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Pioneer Trl, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
NDOT roadwork update for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 1:56pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) continues projects at Lake Tahoe on SR28 and SR431. Below is their mid-May schedule. The attached map also shows other work for both NDOT and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) this summer. Work on the new traffic light and infiltration basin at Warrior Way/US 50 will be June-October. There will be parking restrictions on the highway for Zephyr Cove.
There will be no Saturday work this week on SR28 or SR431.
Traffic Control on SR 28
Night Work:
Library program: 2022 Wildflower Big Year
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 8:19am
Event Date:
May 30, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Bob Sweatt as he shares rare flowers from his 2022 Wildflower Big Year sponsored by TINS, the Tahoe Institute of Natural Science, at the South Lake Tahoe Library on May 30.
This free event is presented by Friends of the Library.
Lake Tahoe is an area abundant with wildflower species, including many rare and endangered species. Bob's presentation will include many rare as well as uncommon species that you will not normally see on your wildflower walk.
2023 El Dorado County Senior of the Year winners and nominees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 9:43pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The votes are in for the 2023 Senior of the Year award in El Dorado County. Maureen and Jim Carter, both residents of Placerville, were named as recipients of the award during the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 16. Maureen and Jim were recognized for their exemplary volunteer service and community contributions in El Dorado County. In addition to Maureen and Jim, twelve other seniors from El Dorado County were recognized as nominees for the Senior of the Year award.
South Lake Brewing Company celebrates 6th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cheers to six years! Come celebrate South Lake Brewing Company's sixth anniversary on Saturday, May 27. The celebration starts at 12 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. with the release of new anniversary beers, live music by Miki Rae and the Ash Relics Trio, food from Get Rad Pizza, specialty merchandise for sale, and more.
Kids and dogs are always welcome at South Lake Brewing Company, so bring the whole family down for the celebration!
South Tahoe High and Lake Tahoe Community College students honored by South Lake Tahoe Soroptimists
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 6:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded seven South Tahoe High seniors and five Lake Tahoe Community College students during its annual scholarship luncheon on Thursday.
The following students were honored:
South Tahoe High School
Forrest Jones
Jorge Herrara-Uribe
Milo King
Yuliana Rosales Rodriguez
Hailey Rossi
Pasang Sherpa
Parker Truscott
Lake Tahoe Community College
Hannia Medina Acosta
Jenniffer Corado Sifontes
Emarie Howard
Shakti Medina
Kiana Sanchez
1,200 new American flags presented to Happy Homestead Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 6:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One thousand two hundred American flags were presented to Happy Homestead Cemetery Thursday by John Keeley and Troy Stromoen of the Rno Vet Center and Dan Browne of the Lake Tahoe Veterans Alliance.
These flags will be used to honor those who have fallen in service to the country, deceased Veterans, and living military veterans.
"The cost of freedom is steep, and all those who answered the call, a new flag will be placed where they now rest," said Dan Browne, president of the Lake Tahoe Veterans Alliance. "All gave some - some gave all."
Column: Preparing for wildfire as a community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 6:09pm
The selection of footwear by the front door says a lot about the change of seasons at Lake Tahoe. Ski boots, trail shoes, and flip-flops may collide in the foyer as Tahoe reluctantly transitions to Spring. While snow piles are still clustered sporadically in the backyard, property owners have already started raking up their yards and clearing pine needles off roofs. As much as we’d like to linger here, it won’t be long before another wildfire season is upon us.
Whittell High School Warriors have high hopes at NIAA 1a State Championships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 5:34pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The George Whittell High School (GWS) boys and girls track and field teams are well represented at the NIAA 1a State Championships in Henderson Nevada this week. Freshman Logan Robertson earned a triple-gold at the Northern Regionals last week as he swept the top spot in three distance races, as well as a medal in the high jump.
Real Estate Investing: Minimizing Taxes, Maximizing Returns
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 1:54pm
Event Date:
June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm
Sierra Sotheby's International Realty will be hosting, along with their guest speakers, a seminar on Real Estate Investing on June 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Untethered, located at 195 Hwy 50 at Round Hill.
Larry Sidney of Palisade Investments will discuss strategies for minimizing the taxes due and having more money to invest when you sell your home or business. Larry is a holistic wealth adviser who works with families and business owners to create the optimal plan for retirement.
Edwin Atwood Winslow ~ March 5, 1958 – May 10, 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 1:40pm
Edwin Atwood Winslow of South Lake Tahoe passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born to Dorothy Jean Cramblett and Edwin Winslow Sr. on March 5, 1958, in Stockton, Calif. He moved to South Lake Tahoe as a young boy and made Lake Tahoe his home for 55 years, making him a docent of Tahoe, where he would take family and friends on tours. He could name every landmark and knew all the special places to take them. He attended Tahoe Valley Elementary School, South Tahoe Middle School, and graduated from South Tahoe High School (STHS) in 1976.
South Lake Tahoe business licenses issued in March and April
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 6:47pm
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of March and April 2023:
MARCH
3/1
FINITE PLUMBING
MOUNTAIN ORIGINS DESIGN LLC
3/2
PELAYO SERVICES
3/3
CLARKS COMMERCIAL CLEANING
NOMADNESS RENTALS - PROP MGMT
3/6
1169 TATA LN RENTAL PROPERTY
HR BRANDON CURTIS
SIERRA BUSINESS COUNCIL
THE NEAT FREAK
3/7
PRESSURE WASHING LLC
JENNIFER REBECCA AM CONSULTING INC
3/9
852 LAKEVIEW AVE RENTAL
3/13
GERONDAKIS & SONS
3/14
ALDER INN TAHOE
HR KARA SULLIVAN
3/15
CALIFORNIA FIRE SYSTEMS INC
Farmer's Market in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers begin their seasons in June
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 3:59pm
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.
6th annual Tahoe Brewfest offering special discount in honor of event just 100 days away
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 3:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe's 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest is just 100 days away! The popular event is held along Ski Run Boulevard on August 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There is a special offer on one day only to celebrate the fact the event is in 100 days - a $5 discount on general admission tickets purchased on May 18 only. Use the promo code "100DAYS." General admission tickets include unlimited sampling from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There are still some VIP tickets available though they are almost sold out. The VIP ticket includes:
Column: 1960s ~ Barton Memorial Hospital’s groundbreaking and purposeful evolution
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 1:46pm
As we reflect back on Barton’s 60-year history, the 1960s, which encompasses Barton’s grand opening, marks a time of progression and purposeful improvement.
The 1960s were an exciting time at Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Airport, which opened in 1959, made access easier. And with the 1960 Winter Olympics showcase, tourism began to grow. As the region grew to support its seasonal visitors, and more people relocated to Tahoe, a community hospital became vital.
South Tahoe High Baseball team wins Northern Nevada title, on way to NIAA 3a State Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 10:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an amazing display of perseverance, teamwork, and talent on the baseball diamond last week, the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Vikings came from a first-round loss to the loser's bracket to becoming the Northern Nevada 3A Baseball champions.
And now they are looking to bring home a state championship trophy to South Lake Tahoe for the first time.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “This is our second time this year volunteering at Bread and Broth and we love that we are giving back to our beautiful community,” shared Andrea King, a Realtor at the Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty’s South Lake Tahoe office. Joining Andrea from Sierra Sotheby’s was Ellen Camacho, the office’s managing broker, and Kathy Hyde, the office administrator. This Adopt A Day of Nourishment crew hosted B&B’s Monday Meal at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on May 1.
Woollystar Music Festival returns for weekend of live music, film, and camping
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 18 2023 .
June 16, 2023 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2023 - 12:00pm MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - The Woollystar Music Festival will be held in Markleeville June 16-18, 2023, just 30 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe. Woollystar Music Festival offers an exceptional natural setting for showcasing an eclectic line-up of music and film for up to 300 people a day. Woollystar is for anyone who appreciates an intimate experience of live music, nature, and camping. With its stunning views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada, Woollystar Ranch provides the perfect setting for a weekend of relaxation, entertainment, and community.
Location
Woollystar Ranch
Carson River Road
United States
See map: Google Maps
Fireworks return to South Lake Tahoe for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 11:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fireworks are returning to South Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July. The popular Lights on the Lake show hosted by the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority will start at 9:45 p.m. The fireworks will be launched off barges on Lake Tahoe near Edgewood Tahoe.
The Attic Thrift Store in South Lake Tahoe to close as Barton Health shifts focus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 11:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Attic Thrift Store in South Lake Tahoe will be closing in June. Barton Health, the owner of the store, said they will soon have the property up for sale and will be refocusing its structure to better meet the needs of the community.
The Barton Auxiliary opened the thrift store in 1961, and since has raised millions of dollars to support South Lake Tahoe and the hospital through grants, scholarships, equipment, and at the beginning, paying the doctors.
Douglas County school trustees to face off on proposed "Transgender Student Policy"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 9:56am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There are two items that are drawing concern on Tuesday's agenda of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Trustees. One has become contentious and critics say is unnecessary and will be dehumanizing, and the other is a second reading for a new grant policy that prohibits the district from applying for much-needed grants if they involve the teaching of nontraditional pronouns or genders.
Fundraiser started for 18 South Tahoe High track and field athletes heading to state championships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eighteen track and field athletes from South Tahoe High School (STHS) are heading to the 2023 NIAA 3a State Championships May 19-20 at Liberty High School in Henderson, Nev. Giulia Lancellotti, Evelyn Bennett, Lyla Landy, Chloe Waskiewicz, Noosa Higgins, Emily Banks, Arya Saini, Leslie Pulido, Rose Friedrich, Kalea Paine, Eva Moyer-Pirie, Brody Defranco, Evan Habaradas, Ian Lomeli, Levi Hernandez, Ayden Keck, Minh Nguyen, and Tommy Morton will be making the trip. They are coached by Coach Rod Canny III.
Senator Alvarado-Gil announces scholarship opportunities for students in her District 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 8:41pm
Current and prospective college students living in Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's 4th District are eligible to apply for two scholarships - the Women in CA Leadership Foundation’s Minerva Scholarship and the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
South Lake Tahoe is in this district.
1. CA Latino Caucus Foundation Scholarship
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 8:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of April 17-April 30, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for April 17 - April 30, 2023
4/17
01:36 Emergency Hang-up - Occurred at El Nido Motel on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
Supervisor Laine to hold VHR forum for Meeks Bay/Tahoma area residents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2023 - 5:30pm
El Dorado County District V Supervisor Brooke Laine is hosting a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) public forum for the residents of Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the surrounding area on Thursday, May 25 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Meeks Bay Fire Station located at 8041 Highway 89.
The purpose of this forum is to present to the public the presentation on VHR updates, and to receive questions and comments; it is solely an information-gathering exercise.
