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Meyers Advisory Council's October meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2024 - 6:00amEvent Date:
October 2, 2024 - 4:30pm
The next meeting of the Meyers Advisory Council will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Valley Fire Protect District portable building, 2211 Keetak Street.
The public is invited to attend and there is an opportunity for public comment on agenda items.
Agenda
1. Staff recommending the Council approve the Meyers Advisory Council Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024.
2. Agenda Item - Chair recommending the Council receive and file an update on Tahoe Paradise Park.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District seeks community member to fill board position
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:09pmThere were not enough applicants for the open positions on the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) Board of Directors so a "Notice of Vacancy" has been created to fill one spot. On November 5, incumbents John Rice and Tim Cain will appear on the ballot for two of three positions
Pursuant to Government Code §1780, the community must be notified of the vacancy. The appointee will represent the community served by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District as a Board Director. The position to be filled is a 4-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2028.
How to Festival: A guide to enjoying the unique events of Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 8:32pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is just days away! There is something for everybody during the three-day event, but what makes it even extra special are the screenings where the filmmakers will be present. There will also be chances to take a deeper dive into the stories and themes that shape their work during amazing panel events.
Dr. David Borges to teach Lake Tahoe history workshop at LTCC this fall
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 7:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. David Borges will be teaching a Lake Tahoe History workshop this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Learn about the history of the area from its geologic formation and first inhabitants through its 19th and 20th century developments. Events both inside and outside the basin will be studied for their impact on the region.
CHP celebrates 50 years of women being allowed; Four currently serving in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 3:34pmGovernor Gavin Newsom and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly mark a historic milestone: 50 years since women first joined its ranks - paving the way for women in the Department.
On September 30, 1974, a group of 40 women reported to the CHP Academy as part of the Women Traffic Officer Program (WTOP), launched as a trial to evaluate women's fitness and capability as CHP officers. Of those women, 27 completed Academy training and were sworn in as CHP officers on January 16, 1975.
Forest thinning projects are underway at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:50pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue over the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
There are no prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe this week, just the fuel reduction projects.
Kahle Community Center announces youth basketball sign-ups
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:08pmSTATELINE, Nev. – The Kahle Community Center has announced sign-ups for its youth basketball league, designed for 3rd to 8th graders. This is an introductory recreation league designed for youth to have fun and learn about basketball fundamentals. Register in person at the Kahle Community Center Front Desk.
League Details
The league will run from early January to mid-March, featuring one game and one practice each week. Here are the age group and game nights:
3rd-4th grade boys – games on Tuesday nights
3rd-5th grade girls – games on Tuesday nights
Carson City Aglow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 9:49am
Event Date:
October 25, 2024 - 3:00pm Carson City Aglow
New Season, New Connections
We invite you to join us at The House of Prayer for an opportunity to make new connections.
Date and Time:
Friday, October 25th at 3:00PM
This event and future events will be held on the 4th Friday of each month.
New Location:
The House of Prayer
For more information, please contact:
Noreen 626-230-7924
Stacey 775-527-3497
Location
The House of Prayer
112 Telegraph Street
Carson City, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe Chamber shares City Council candidate rankings, responses to questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 8:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates, but they do reach out to candidates and ask them a series of questions. They recently asked the seven candidates for two open positions on the South Lake Tahoe City Council some key questions that show how their goals and views on key topics and intentions align with the Chamber’s values and goals.
The rankings done by its Government Relations Committee are included below as are the candidate’s answers.
Body recovered at Donner Lake after three-day search
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2024 - 8:03amTRUCKEE, Calif. - On Wednesday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m., the Truckee Police Department received multiple calls reporting a canoe with two adult males inside had flipped over in the middle of Donner Lake. A nearby windsurfer got to one of the men and saved him, but could not get the second man. Neither of the occupants were wearing life jackets.
Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 10:42pm
Event Date:
November 3, 2024 (All day) The Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club presents our annual Santa Rosa Holiday Doll Show & Sale, Sunday, November 3, 10am-3:30pm. Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa (across from the Fairgrounds). FREE PARKING. Admission is $6 ($1 off with this ad). Children under 12 are free with an adult. Lunch is available on-site from Lone Pine General Store. We belong to the United Federation of Doll Clubs. A $50 Fashion Doll Reclamation Workshop for ages 7+ is happening during the show. Learn skills and take home your renewed doll (doll & materials incl.).
Location
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
1351 Maple Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
United States
See map: Google Maps
Another warm and dry week ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 7:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fall temperatures are continuing to evade most of the west, and the coming week will be more of the firm grasp on summer the weather has had. There will be several more days of iced lattes before the hot pumpkin spice lattes fill orders.
The Lake Tahoe Basin won't experience the 100-degree highs the Sacramento Valley will see, but there will be a few 80s to start the month of October.
An anomalously strong ridge builds into the region by late Monday through Wednesday. Temperatures will climb well above seasonal averages, with highs
Tahoe Paradise Park celebrates summer of music, farmers' markets and upcoming Fall Festival
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 3:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Paradise Park was alive with excitement as the 2024 Music in the Park series concluded with a spectacular performance by Jelly Bread. The band captivated the audience with their electrifying tunes, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
The evening was a perfect culmination of the Music in the Park series, offering the community a chance to come together, enjoy outstanding music, and savor delicious treats from various food trucks.
Cascade Kitchens in South Lake Tahoe plans winter opening
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 3:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new family-friendly business is heading to South Lake Tahoe - Cascade Kitchens. They are finishing up transforming the former Kmart Garden Center into a commissary kitchen with eight food vendors, a bar, a pop-up market, a private event space, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. The atmosphere will be that of a community gathering spot, with the culinary delights of vendors and artisans from our local region and beyond.
Next TERC talk: Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 2:28pmEvent Date:
October 24, 2024 - 6:00pm
The next UCDavis Tahoe Environmental Center (TERC) Science Speaks Lecture will be on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort. The guest speaker will be award-winning author Judith Schwartz and her presentation, Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate.
Bridey Heidel celebrates release of her memoir, Bright Eyes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 1:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bridey Thelen-Heidel's memoir Bright Eyes was released this week, and it has been so popular among readers that publisher She Writes Press and distributor Simon & Schuster have already ordered a second printing after the first 2,000 copies were quickly purchased.
Not bad for a first book, and in its first week!
Bridey had a few events over the last six days to celebrate Bright Eyes, starting with a 7 a.m. release party at Cuppa Tahoe on Tuesday.
Letter to the Editor - Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 10:59amDear Editor: I write to encourage my fellow Tahoe Township residents to be engaged and vote in all local elections in November. The contested races where one can have the greatest impact are those with the smallest number of eligible voters. One race I think is of particular importance is Justice of the Peace for Tahoe Township. I hope everyone will take the time to research the two candidates and vote for the one they feel is most qualified to complete the tasks at hand.
I will be casting my ballot to retain Judge Michael K. Johnson (no relation).
45th annual Freaker’s Ball brings "spooktacular" night to Bally's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 7:11amEvent Date:
October 26, 2024 - 9:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Get ready for a legendary night at the 45th annual Freaker’s Ball at Blu and Opal Nightclub in Bally’s Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The most highly anticipated Halloween event in Reno-Tahoe is back and promised to be better than ever.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 10:05pmSOUTH 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.
September 16 - September 22, 2024
9/16
07:04 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Cochise Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe to host comedy show dinner at MacDuffs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 5:43pmEvent Date:
October 12, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host an exclusive Comedy Show Dinner at MacDuff’s Pub Tahoe on Saturday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join renowned comedian Joe Praino as he hosts a night of laughter with friends Andy Lazarus, Pete Castaro and headliner Chris Fairbanks. The evening promises an unforgettable night of comedy,
accompanied by delicious food and drinks.
Expect delays between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for broadband project on SR28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 5:25pmNORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Column: How to talk with loved ones about suicidal thoughts: a tough but necessary conversation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 4:50pmSuicide is the second leading cause of death in persons aged 10 to 34. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of adolescents have thought about suicide within the past year. Rates in adults tend to be lower, at about 5 percent. Luckily, not every thought leads to suicidal actions, but that leaves the difficult question of when to be very worried versus just concerned.
Start the conversation
New laws in California ban disposable propane canisters and plastic carryout bags
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 10:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe was at the forefront when the city council banned the use of plastic single-use carryout bags in 2013. Grocery shoppers could bring their own bags, the preferred method, but many just ended up buying the thicker, stronger plastic bags or paper bags.
No on Measure N Town Hall meeting draws large crowd in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 9:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The two South Shore Lake Tahoe-based Chamber of Commerce groups have joined together with the restaurant association, the lodging association, and the realtors association to fight what they see as an unfair measure on November's ballot.
They held a town hall meeting this week on Measure N, drawing about 150 people to the venue, and another 100 watching remotely.
"We're here to inform you tonight as to what is exactly in this," said South Lake Tahoe Chamber CEO Duane Wallace of Measure N.
Next Tahoe History Talk features presentation "Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 7:02pmEvent Date:
October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society on Oct. 15 for their next Tahoe History Talks at the Museum Complex. The guest speaker will be Susan Magee Clemons, the president of the Glenbrook Historical Society. Her presentation, “Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism,” will include a slideshow of Glenbrook then and now.
The Glenbrook Historical Society's mission is to preserve, promote, and communicate the history and heritage of Glenbrook, Nevada.
Forest Service reaches decision on basin-wide trails analysis
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system access and connectivity on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Depending on the Administrative Review process, the final decision could be released as early as January 2025.
Douglas County Community Services announces Tahoe Knight Monsters fundraiser this season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 2:53pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The Douglas County Community Services Foundation has announced a unique fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey team. This collaboration gives the community a chance to support local programs while enjoying thrilling live hockey games.
The Tahoe Knight Monster season starts October 24.
Letter: Resident says she supports Measure N to see more neighbors and residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 2:40pmI'm considering petitioning to rename my road "Diana Ave". For three full blocks, I am one of only two occupied houses on my street, and the only homeowner. When I sit on the front porch of my charming little A-frame, most of the people who wave at me are either visitors or bears. That’s why I’m a vocal proponent for Yes on Measure N; I am a local who wants vibrant neighborhoods and affordable housing.
Fleas The Season : Reno Punk Rock Flea Market 2024
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:01am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 03 2024 .
November 2, 2024 (All day)
Event Date:
November 3, 2024 (All day) Join us for a two-days of Reno's Holiday Punk Flea featuring:
100 Vendors
15 Bands
Possum Pile Clothing Exchange
Kids Craft Area with Inflatables
Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Gaming Corner That Looks Like Your Mom's Basement
Stuffie Pit
Drag Queen Story Time
Aerials
Food Trucks
Skate Ramp
Mutual Aid Groups
and more!
The Flea is always all ages and kids under 12 are free!
Location
El Sol de Nevada Soccer League
1580 Hymer Ave #120
Sparks, NV 89431
United States
See map: Google Maps
Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe donate $10,000 to new South Lake Tahoe recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The new South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Aquatics Center received a $10,000 donation from Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe. The casinos said the contribution reflects their ongoing commitment to the well-being and growth of the community.
Inspired by the recent donations made by NBC and American Century Championship in honor of Tim and Stacy Wakefield, Harrah’s and Harveys, with Caesars Entertainment have pledged to match those donations, ensuring that the new recreation center is fully equipped to serve the community's needs.
Living history program, The Reno Cure, at Minden Mill Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:34pmEvent Date:
September 29, 2024 - 1:00pm
On Sunday, September 29 David and Gayle Woodruff will present one of their popular living history programs at the Minden Mill Distillery. Join them at 1 p.m. for "The Reno Cure."
Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame. For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage.
Douglas High School student arrested after allegedly making threats to carry out school shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:26pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At approximately 9:50 a.m. on September 26, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received an anonymous report of a 14-year-old Douglas High School (DHS) student who made verbal threats in class about coming to school and carrying out a shooting.
The DCSO deputies assigned to DHS, along with school administration, contacted the student. As a result of the investigation, the student was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility for making terroristic threats.
Kudos: Kirkwood Mountain Resort team feeds community members
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 1:51pmThe Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship team members from Kirkwood Mountain Resort had the pleasure of serving an Asian-themed meal to the dinner guests attending Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on September 23. It was the first time that the B&B volunteer cooks had ever prepared an Asian Crab Casserole that was served with sticky fried rice, and Asian salad. According to Jared Peabody, a Kirkwood Environmental Compliance team member, the “crab casserole was a win!”
Community celebrates local flavors and artisans at Sample the Sierra 2024
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 1:45pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The highly anticipated return of the Tahoe Chamber’s Sample the Sierra on September 21, 2024, was a resounding success, marking the festival’s first year back since 2019! Bijou Community Park came alive as hundreds of enthusiastic guests gathered to celebrate the region’s finest culinary delights, beverages, and artisan creations.
Tahoe dive team takes expertise to Minnesota lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 11:15amThe dive team at Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) has completed two weeks of pilot research beneath the surface of Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota. The primary goal of this project, which was funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, was to gain insight about submerged litter, including its movement in and around the lake. The project also involved documenting aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Best in Basin award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 10:11amLAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board today recognized nine projects and programs with Best in Basin awards for exceptional environmental design and stewardship of Lake Tahoe.
For more than 30 years, TRPA’s Best in Basin award program has annually recognized projects that exhibit outstanding planning and execution and lead the way in regional collaboration and environmental stewardship, according to TRPA. The award winners this year range from forest health projects to citizen science monitoring.
Milestone celebrated at South Lake Tahoe's new multigenerational recreation and aquatic center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:43amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and its partners in building the new recreation and aquatics center held a "Topping Off" ceremony Wednesday. This type of event is a customary way to celebrate a significant milestone during the construction of a new building when the final steel beam is put in place.
Kenneth J. Wenham, president and CEO of Roebbelen of El Dorado County, the construction project team, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass, and South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation director, spoke before the beam was set in place.
Taylor Creek Invasive Species Project in South Lake Tahoe nearing completion
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 3:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said Tuesday. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.
Douglas County courts launch new jury case management system, warn of jury duty fraud
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 3:36pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In July 2024, the Ninth Judicial District Court, East Fork Justice Court, and Tahoe Justice Court introduced a new Jury Case Management System. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to modernize court technology for the benefit of both the community and the courts in Douglas County. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.
What to Expect When Summoned for Jury Service
Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 1:32pmGet ready to have some fun at the annual free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, September 28 at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe, the derby is fun for the whole family.
The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Lake Baron under the tent.
Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 1:20pmAs the days get cooler and shorter, you’ll notice a variety of fall and winter squashes at your local supermarket, including butternut, acorn, and pumpkin. One of the most versatile is spaghetti squash, a medium-sized, oval-shaped squash with yellow skin. Its name comes from the remarkable transformation its flesh undergoes after cooking, turning into spaghetti-like strands that make for a delightful low-carb, low-calorie pasta alternative.
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is looking for more volunteers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:45pmThe Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has made a huge impact with community outreach programs, events, and cat/kitten adoptions in the South Lake Tahoe area since opening up a space on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in 2019. HSTT is now looking for more volunteers to help even more pets and people.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Tahoe Blue Event Center holds two-day New Year's event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:32pmEvent Date:
December 30, 2024 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The lineup for the Après Ski New Year's Eve two-day event for the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 30-31 has been announced. Early bird tickets are now on sale for both General Admission and VIP experiences.
The lineup for each day:
12/30
Cloonee
Elderbrook (DJ Set)
Kaskade
Ranger Trucco
Vnssa
Thomas Towey
12/31
Madeon (DJ Set)
Chris Lorenzo
Mau P
It's Murph
Kaleena Zanders
Sunday Scaries
Roger That!
Pathways for Wildlife Presentation, Hosted by the Tahoe Area Sierra Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 7:11am
Event Date:
October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm The Tahoe Area Sierra Club will be having wildlife research organization, Pathways for Wildlife, present what their organization does on October 16th at 5:00 pm at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Aspen-Board Room.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen and Board Room
1 College Dr.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sky Wheeler ~ 1954 - 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 5:01amG. Warren Wheeler IV, age 69, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away on September 19, 2024, after a very brief illness.
“Sky” was born on Nov. 18, 1954 to G. Warren Wheeler III and Grace Evelyn Conley in Flushing, New York. Sky graduated from Central Valley High School in Valley Stream, NY in 1972. He completed his undergraduate studies at Manhattanville in Harrison, NY, and went on to earn his JD from Miami Law School.
Congress approves Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 8:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a village, or in the case of Lake Tahoe, it takes "Team Tahoe" to get the funding needed to protect the Jewel of the Sierra. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives reauthorized the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (LTRA).
Public is invited to “heal the land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:32pmEvent Date:
September 28, 2024 - 9:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help preserve Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at Rabe Meadow in Stateline, Nev.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Bass presents State of the City address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is always nice to reflect on accomplishments instead of focusing on the negative, and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass's State of the City address did just that.
Bass highlighted what is being done to elevate South Lake Tahoe for an inspired future, focusing on the City's five strategic priorities, and he shared their strategic plan tracker.
Middlebrook selected to fill former South Lake Tahoe council member's seat
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Devin Middlebrook as the interim city council member to fill John Friedrich's seat until December 10, 2024.
Councilmember Scott Robbins said he didn't see why they needed to make a move now with the election so close. By law, the council had to appoint someone before the election to ensure there is a quorum at each meeting and that city business could move forward without delay.
Washoe Intentional Fire Training to start at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 4:30pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. – The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is hosting the first Washoe Intentional Fire Training in Lake Tahoe from September 30 to October 4, 2024. This event is part of a broader interagency initiative that blends Indigenous knowledge with modern land management techniques and fosters community collaboration.