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NDOT SR431-28 project at Lake Tahoe scheduled to start May 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 8:57am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The third construction season of State Route 431 and 28 improvements is scheduled to begin Monday, May 1, weather dependent. The May schedule includes:
SR28- Installing ITS conduit through Incline Village (Northwood Blvd to Ponderosa Ranch Rd)
SR28 - Guardrail, curb, gutter, ADA ramp installation through Crystal Bay
SR431 - Milling and repaving the roadway between County Club Drive to the roundabout
Marlette Creek: IGVID relocating utilities
Traffic Control
Column: We can all support survivors of sexual violence
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 8:10am
Every April, Live Violence Free joins survivors, advocates, community-based organizations, campuses, businesses, and so many more across the United States to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Live Violence Free is dedicated to educating and engaging the community in addressing the widespread issue of sexual violence.
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it is never the victim's fault. Sexual assault is any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. Forms of sexual violence include:
- Rape or sexual assault
David Foster sculpture being auctioned for South Lake Tahoe woman's cancer recovery
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 7:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A sculpture donated by the family of world-renown artist David Foster is being auctioned to help South Lake Tahoe local Angela Cabrera as she heals from rare Burkitt Lymphoma (highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma).
Angela Cabrera is known and loved by many in the South Lake Tahoe community. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and small business owner of Emanate Gallery & Framing.
She Can STEM! event for 5th-8th grade girls at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2023 - 7:20am
Event Date:
April 30, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Girls in 5th-8th grade are invited to participate in She Can Stem! at South Tahoe High School on Sunday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Girls will learn more about STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) from women with careers in STEM. Dr. Jamie Orr, cofounder of Cowork Tahoe, Physics Professor Cathy Cox from Lake Tahoe Community College, Victoria Ortiz from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and pediatrician Dr. Rita Wang will present and do activities with the girls.
This event is part of Erin Yamaoka's senior project.
Sacramento Kings' mascot Slamson hits the slopes at Sugar Bowl
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 5:11pm
With a break in the action on the courts, the Sacramento Kings' mascot "Slamson" hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort on Saturday. He got in some spring skiing as the resort hosted its annual season-ending party.
There was the Sugar Bowl Tiki Pond Skim which included costumed skiers and riders attempting to cross the pond between the Disney and Nob Hill chairlifts near the Village Lodge base area, with live music, a pop-up tiki bar, and a snow beach viewing area to watch the action.
Pinkleball in Paradise tournament to raise funds for Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 10:00am
Event Date:
July 1, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fundraiser for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, "Pinkleball in Paradise" will be held at Tahoe Paradise Park July 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The national nonprofit connects all those affected by breast cancer with trusted information and a community of support.
Everyone is invited to play or come by and watch too. There is a raffle and a food truck, and a portion of the food truck sales will also go to the fundraiser.
LTUSD and LTCC working together to create a college-going community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 8:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a community, South Lake Tahoe has fewer residents than most with a college degree, and administrations with Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are working to address that.
During their joint board meetings this past week, the trustees heard from leadership the changes they have been implementing to meet their goal of having all local students graduate high school with college credits, and creating a college-going community.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Earth Day 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2023 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Earth Week Tahoe wraps up on Earth Day 2023! What better way to celebrate 53 years of Earth Day than to join us at Lake Tahoe Community College 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the South Tahoe Earth Day Festival?
Visit with artists at Earth Day Celebration at Marcus Ashley Gallery
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marcus Ashley Gallery is hosting an Earth Day Celebration that will feature local artists Jon Paul, Malcolm Tibbetts, and Vicki Mathieu on Saturday, April 22.
Ten percent of all proceeds go to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
Prepare for a great time with signature cocktails, catering, and live music from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the gallery which is located in the Village Center, 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd Ste 23, South Lake Tahoe.
Please RSVP for the free event by calling 530-544-4278 or by visiting marcusashley.com
Clean Tahoe schedules $5 Dump Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 6:49pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the day that many locals wait for - $5 Dump Day on June 10! An annual tradition in South Lake Tahoe, Community Cleanup Day allows residents to get rid of unwanted items for just $5 a carload, along with free dumping of mattresses, refrigerators, computers, and televisions. The cost is $10 for a truckload or for Nevada residents. No construction materials are allowed.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., vehicles can go through the line at South Tahoe Refuse, located at 2140 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe (yes, you could go through more than once).
Mural wall comes down as Tahoe Wellness Center expands into new space
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mural painted on the temporary walls at Tahoe Wellness Center (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe came down on Friday. People loved the art, disliked it, or ignored it, but it is now gone as TWC owner Cody Bass prepares to unveil the business expansion.
While the mural on the outside is gone, the same artist, MEAR ONE, is painting another on one full wall inside the cannabis dispensary.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks local food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 2:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1989, Bread & Broth has fed the food insecure in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. Currently, Bread & Broth serves a hot and nutritious, full-course Monday Meal at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall and provides seconds and food “giveaway” bags containing groceries for the week. In addition, Bread & Broth provides a soup and simple entree through the Second Serving program at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church each Friday.
Column: Taking care of Tahoe this Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:26am
While we may have to wait a little longer to see wildflowers throughout the Tahoe Basin, it feels like our mountain community is breathing a spring-filled sigh of relief. As the snow berms shrink and the lake continues to fill, nature’s rhythms are returning. The remarkable resilience that Lake Tahoe residents have shown through the toughest winter in more than 70 years is a testament to the grit and intrepid spirit that comes with living in Tahoe.
Tahoe Chamber cancels 2023 Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has announced they are canceling this year's farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe. They cited the extremely wet conditions that continue from the record-breaking winter storms.
Column ~ Mind your medicine cabinet: Correct drug management saves lives
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:26am
Among high schoolers in the 12th grade, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription. Two-thirds (66 percent) of teens who report abuse of prescription pain relievers are getting them from friends, family members, and acquaintances. While some teens abuse medicine to party and get high, many are using medicine to manage stress or regulate their lives.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Healthy Forest Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Happy Earth Week and Happy Friday, Lake Tahoe! We’re so excited about tomorrow’s South Tahoe Earth Day Festival! Earth Week Tahoe continues with Healthy Forest Friday. Living in beautiful Lake Tahoe has many advantages, but we all must do our part to promote healthy forests and prepare for fire. Learn how to get prepared, get informed, and get involved by visiting takecaretahoe.org. While you’re there, you can also learn how to grow your own garden and explore Washoe history.
Coco Maliya ~ 1967 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:33pm
Coco Mailya was born in Sandpoint Idaho on 7/26/67 and passed away on 3/17/23.
Coco moved to South Lake Tahoe shortly after birth. She also lived in Georgetown, Calif. where she graduated high school. She lived in Hawaii for a short time and she always dreamed of going back as she felt like it was also her home though she always seemed to come back to her home at Lake Tahoe.
She started her massage therapy career over 25 years ago. She worked at Biospirit for years, she loved her co-workers and clients like family. She truly had the talent to heal people.
John D. Gillespie Celebration of Life
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:23pm
There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of John D. Gillespie on May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
It will be held at the Carson Valley Country Club, 1029 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville, Nev.
Please come and share your stories and memories of this remarkable man.
Residents chime in on El Dorado County VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 5:31pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine held a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) update meeting with El Dorado County staff Wednesday night in Meyers. On the agenda was a presentation from the county's VHR Program Manager, Brendan Ferry.
Laine said the meeting was to "start the conversation" as the county reviews the current ordinance and looks for possible updates.
Originally scheduled for a March Board of Supervisors' meeting but postponed due to heavy snow, Ferry gave attendees the same presentation he'll give to the board on May 2.
Lake Tahoe is For Lovers Festival coming to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 4:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The "Is For Lovers Festival" organizer Hawthorne Heights has announced the lineup for the Lake Tahoe stop on its multi-city music experience. They will be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 24 with co-headliners Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Anberlin, Hawthorne Heights, Plain White T's, Mom Jeans, Emery, Just Friends, and Bug Bath.
Besides Lake Tahoe, there is a festival in 2023 at Oahu, Hawaii; Denver, Colorado; Manteo, North Carolina; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cincinnati, Ohio; Pelham, Tennessee; and Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Teddy Bear Parade at Diamond Valley School in Markleeville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:31am
Event Date:
April 29, 2023 - 11:00am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Teddy Bear Parade 2023 will be held at Diamond Valley School in Marklerville on April 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate family, fun, fitness, and connectedness.
SCHEDULE:
11 am-2 pm - Visit local agency booths to collect resources, play, enjoy music, and make connections
11:30 am-12:00 pm - Kindermusik led by Annie for little ones and their parents.
11:30 am-2:00 pm - BBQ LUNCH provided by Alpine County Unified School District
1:00 pm PARADE - Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join the fun!
Free Fish & Game raffle following the parade.
Celebrate Earth Week in Tahoe with Trash-Free Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 10:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In anticipation of Earth Day, locals and visitors are invited to take part in Trash-Free Thursday, one of a week-long series of themed days to ring in #EarthWeekTahoe.
As spring rolls in, melting snow reveals a winter’s worth of litter. Tahoe’s world-renowned natural beauty and delicate ecology don’t play well with to-go food waste, single-use plastics, and shattered sleds left on sidewalks, trails, and outdoor recreation spots. Tahoe lovers are encouraged to pitch in to Keep Tahoe Blue for Trash-Free Thursday with these self-paced and group activities.
Bridging divides and depolarizing workshop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:57am
Event Date:
May 11, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bridging Divides-El Dorado returns to the south shore for a hands-on, interactive bridging workshop on May 11 focusing on these skills:
- Listening, Looping, and Pivoting (skills that can be used in any conversation, but are especially useful among people with differing perspectives)
- "Humble Conversations" (acknowledging the potential weaknesses of our own perspectives)
- Depolarizing relationships with people on the other side
Wood cutting permits available May 1 on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:00am
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting Monday, May 1 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permits.
Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2023.
South Tahoe High students compete in statewide National History Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 9:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ten South Tahoe High School students have spent the school year as part of the first National History Day Club at the school, spending many hours outside of the school day researching and creating historical projects on a wide variety of topics. Under the direction of history teacher Daniel Tirre, the students prepared for the National History Day competition held at Sacramento State University last weekend.
"These projects were very high quality and gave our students a chance to show off their academic abilities," said Tirre.
Tahoe Prosperity Center adds three new team members
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 1:54pm
The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has hired three new team members to support regional community and economic development in the Tahoe Truckee region. The Board of Directors and staff were unanimous in their support for these outstanding new staff at the Tahoe Prosperity Center.
“There is so much important work to do in our region to improve our community by providing more local housing options for workers, accelerating high-speed broadband, and promoting economic diversification. These new TPC team members will excel in their respective roles,” stated Heidi Hill Drum, CEO.
Yosemite Climbing Association holding South Lake Tahoe fundraiser for stewardship events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Yosemite Climbing Association, whose mission is to preserve the history of climbing and the lands we all love to recreate in, is holding a fundraiser on the South Shore on June 4.
Yosemite Climbing Association (YCA), a 501-c(3) nonprofit, creates community stewardship events through their nationwide "Facelift: Act Local" campaigns where they clean up trash and contribute to trails and climbing crags.
Roof collapse not enough to sideline Sidestreet Boutique for long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 12:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barbara Parina remembers March 5, 2023, very well.
"The chandelier was swaying and there were cracking noises coming from the roof," said Barbara, the owner of South Lake Tahoe's Sidestreet Boutique. She knew it was more than nearby avalanche control cannons but was not exactly sure what was happening. She got the customers out and closed up.
At 10:58 p.m. that evening, the cameras showed her what was happening - the roof above Sidestreet Boutique collapsed and the sprinkler system cracked, sending massive amounts of water into the store.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to burn hand piles on the East Shore today, April 19, 2023. Ignitions typically begin around 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
Two areas are planned this week:
Bliss 10 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Between Secret Harbor and Whale beaches, west of Highway 28. Burn Type: Hand Piles
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Clean Water Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:06am
South Lake Tahoe, CA (April 19, 2023) – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Clean Water Wednesday. In Tahoe, we’re proud of our blue lake, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day than completing these three easy water-loving activities.
South Lake Tahoe meeting for those interested in the Civil Grand Jury in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 6:04pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2023 - 1:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Interested in being part of the Civil Grand Jury in El Dorado County or learning more about it? Join one of the upcoming informational sessions and get answers and ask questions after a brief presentation.
El Dorado County committee on in-home supportive services seeks members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 2:34pm
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee of El Dorado County is seeking new members to fill current consumer and provider vacancies. The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee is appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and serves in an advisory capacity to the Board and the IHSS Public Authority on issues and concerns affecting recipients and providers of the IHSS Program.
Kathryn Donovan ~ November 2, 1928 – April 15, 2023
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 2:08pm
Katie passed away on April 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and as a child, her family moved often. She attended eight different schools in eight years. Her parents eventually settled in Evanston, Illinois.
South Lake Tahoe's Western Days to start off the 74th annual Wagon Train
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 1:36pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Western Days starts in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 3, followed by the start of the 74th annual Wagon Train on Sunday, June 4, 2023
Western Days will be held at the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food and beverage, vendors of western wear, jewelry, nuts and treats, pony and carriage rides, and more.
Insurance commissioner and state senator to speak at community's wildfire preparedness day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2023 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Al Tahoe Firewise USA® Community and the City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting a community-wide wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, May 6 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. The first Saturday in May is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week - Mother Nature Monday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges begin with Mother Nature Monday. Spring is in the air, snow is melting, green grass is poking out and all the animals are migrating back to Lake Tahoe after their winter away. What better way to appreciate Lake Tahoe than by appreciating Mother Nature this Earth Week? Here are a few ways to show your love:
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Climate Action Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Climate Action Tuesday. In Tahoe, we are seeing the effects of global climate change firsthand with this season’s extreme weather. Ever wonder how your actions impact our changing climate? Celebrate Earth Week by completing these easy activities to reduce your carbon footprint.
City of South Lake Tahoe opens cannabis revenue grant application period
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s City Council recently approved funding for the 2023 Community Benefit Grant Program in the amount of $400,000. This comes from funds collected from the Cannabis Community Benefit Fees.
Snow could delay opening of grading season at Lake Tahoe for some projects
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 3:54pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin grading and digging season for permitted projects normally runs from May 1 to October 15, but with the record snowpack this year at the lake, some projects and sites may be delayed this year due to unseasonal amounts of snow and wet conditions.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) said property owners and project managers should plan ahead for delays to the start of grading activity and pre-grade inspections.
Celebrate Earth Day in South Lake Tahoe at cleanup event at Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 3:22pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old-fashioned community cleanup on Friday, April 21 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host the 9th annual Earth Day Cleanup at Heavenly Village.
Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity.
Kudos: Liberty Utilities hosts Bread and Broth Monday meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 2:34pm
“Liberty appreciates the opportunity to serve our community,” shared Jennifer Guenther, as she took a brief break while serving at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on April 10. “We love seeing the smiling faces of the dinner guests and working with the Bread & Broth volunteers.”
Between June 2022 and June 2023, Liberty will have hosted six Adopt A Day (AAD) Monday Meals, and their support of our sponsorship meal program is very much appreciated by the Bread & Broth (B&B) organization.
Sorensen’s Hope Valley history program "The Big Bang" on 1980 bombing of Harveys
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
Sorensen’s Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. This new program includes a slide show, The Big Bang.
The incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe casino in August of 1980.
The 55-minute program is free and open to the public and will be inside the café at the Resort on CA Hwy 88.
Please call David at 760 920-8061 if you need more information.
Grow Your Own - Lake Tahoe community festivals around the lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 8:42am
Event Date:
June 3, 2023 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Slow Grow Tahoe for the inaugural Grow Your Own Garden Festival, a free community event in three locations around Lake Tahoe that celebrates the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high-elevation regions. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone.
The festivals will be held:
Friday, June 2 - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s Tahoe City Field Station
Saturday, June 3 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Gardens in Truckee
Summer Job Fair in South Lake Tahoe - students and businesses can still sign up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 7:18am
Event Date:
May 10, 2023 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH) is hosting a Student Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe). This will be a free one-stop shopping event where students can leave with a summer job!
There will be over 25 local businesses there, all looking for summer employees. TLH will help teens create a simple resume, complete applications, interview, and complete their work permits.
In just 2.5 hours, students can leave with their perfect summer job.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of April 3-April 9, 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 3 - April 9, 2023
4/3
01:23 DUI - Officer initiated activity at Motel 6, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Winter makes a "brief" return at Lake Tahoe to start off the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 5:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another cold storm moves into the region Monday into Tuesday bringing gusty winds, significantly cooler temperatures, and
chances for rain and snow showers (sorry about the "s" word).
There is another Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said winds from the southwest are expected during this time - 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet.
1950’s: Miracle in the mountains: How fundraising made Barton Health possible
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 9:15pm
This year Barton Health celebrates its 60-year history. Barton Memorial Hospital officially opened on November 23, 1963, which began with a culmination of community efforts to raise funds for and build a local healthcare facility, ensuring nearby and timely access to medical care.
49th Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance scheduled for August
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 5:17pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Aug 12 2023 .
August 11, 2023 (All day)
August 12, 2023 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance roars into the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore August 11-12, 2023 to celebrate Boats of the 60s! Now in its 49th year, Concours is the most acclaimed and prestigious wooden and classic boat show in North America. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation (TYCF) and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, Concours will be held at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif.
Taste of Gold at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:59pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2023 - 6:00pm
What is summer without an evening of local wine, beer, and food? Taste of Gold, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation’s popular annual fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, from 6-8 pm under the pines at LTCC’s beautiful mountain campus.
“This year’s event will be at a new venue under the trees to take advantage of the natural shade,” noted Nancy Harrison, LTCC Foundation Executive Director. “It will be near the Coyote Legacy Plaza next to the soccer field with comfortable seating to ensure attendees enjoy a relaxing and fun summer night out!”
Joint meeting scheduled for Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Lake Tahoe Community College trustees
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education is holding two special meetings this week, one of which is a joint meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees.
On Monday, April 17, the meeting is a closed session with one agenda item, public employee performance evaluation for the superintendent. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. but is not open to the public and not available on Zoom.
