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Memorial for Judith A. Cefalu to be held at Happy Homestead Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2023 - 9:13am
The memorial of Judith A. Cefalu, who passed away on November 20, 2020, is being held on Tuesday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at Happy Homestead Cemetery. The pandemic prevented the ability for a public memorial service of Judith from being conducted in a timely manner after her passing.
The internment of her ashes will take place on what would have been her birthday. The pastor of St. Theresa’s Church will join to provide a short tribute to Judith’s wonderful life.
South Tahoe High varsity soccer team hosts Incline Village for Senior Game
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 8:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Lady Vikings beat Truckee on Tuesday, 2-0. Truckee is on top of 3A Northern Nevada NAIA standings with an 11-1 record, South Tahoe is right behind at 10-1.
The Vikings play next in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday when they host Incline Village (3-7) at 12 p.m. for the annual Senior Game.
Tacos Por Favor will be on site, selling food as the girls play. The game is played on the football field at South Tahoe High School.
The South Tahoe Vikings varsity soccer team:
Seniors
Molly Adams Sr.
Rebecca Del Rio Gonzales Sr.
Dancing With the Stars tour stops at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 7:51pm
See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, plus special guest stars! With dazzling routines in every single, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment, it's sure to be an unforgettable night full of all the magic of the TV show and more!
Dancing with the Stars: Live! will be at the Tahoe Event Center on March 18, 2024, and pre-sale tickets go on sale October 19/20 with code STARS.
USFS accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 7:39pm
The USDA Forest Service is accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs between October 19 and November 22. There are hundreds of entry-level permanent seasonal forestry technician and forestry aid positions available in exciting and rewarding locations across the nation, including 307 positions in California.
Douglas County Commisioners hold Tahoe meeting with VHRs on the agenda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:49am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be holding its October 19 meeting at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency offices at Stateline.
The meeting starts at 10 a.m.
On the agenda:
Presentation and discussion to determine the anticipated financial effect
of a local initiative petition related to Douglas County's Vacation Home Rental (VHR) regulations, which was initiated by five registered voters. The presentation will include the following financial effects if VHRs are banned:
Net lost revenue from VHR permitting fees: $811,865
Free bus rides to Adam Sandler show at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:03am
If you plan on attending the Adam Sandler show at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Thursday, October 19, there are transportation options for the event, and best of all, it's FREE! The Route 50 Express bus conveniently stops directly in front of the events center at the Tahoe Blue Event Center bus stop. Don't miss this opportunity and take advantage of the extended service to enjoy the show safely.
Mens Ministry at Tahoe Community Church hosts film and discussion on "Police State"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 7:13pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2023 - 5:30pm
Does an Emergency Declaration suspend the constitution or legislative process? When the state seeks to be the supreme authority over man, the church becomes an obstruction to be eliminated. Can faithful men challenge the official government narrative without being seen as "domestic terrorists?" Are patriotic Christians the next target of a weaponized judiciary? Where and how does God's word teach men to react to the erosion of political, personal, and religious freedoms?
Humane Society hosts Fall Speaker Series - Why Trail Manners Matter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 6:56pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is holding its first Adult Fall Speaker Series seminar on the South Shore. These presentations are set up for community members 12 years or older.
The first speaker is Kelly Lee, a local certified professional dog trainer, and owner of Dogkind® Training.
Douglas County School District board continues with actions upsetting to parents, teachers and community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 6:40pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The fractured Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Trustees met again last week, this time with the public filling the Whittell High School gym at Lake Tahoe for eight hours of discussion on several agenda items, including bylaw changes.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund looks to add members and sponsors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF), moving into its ninth year of giving, is looking for new and returning members to join their giving circle. For $125 or more, any community member can join the TWCF and help contribute to the multitude of nonprofits that serve the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
This giving circle is simple...through December 31, they collect memberships. Then, after that date, they total up membership donations, create a grant cycle for nonprofits to apply to, and then members democratically vote on the applications to support.
Expect helicopter tree removal this week as part of NV Energy Resilient Corridors project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:41am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - This week, residents of Upper Kingsbury and Cave Rock can expect to see helicopter logging operations in their areas. Low-flying helicopters will be in the Upper Kingsbury area on Wednesday, October 18, and the Cave Rock area on Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20.
The tree removal is part of the NV Energy Resilient Corridor project. Approximately 5,300 acres are in the project area which consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines.
Anything Goes on stage at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:29am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 12 2023 .
November 10, 2023 (All day)
November 11, 2023 (All day)
November 12, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School (STHS) fall musical this year is the play Anything Goes. Students take the stage in this Cole Porter musical on November 3, 4, 6 10, & 11 at 7 p.m., and November 5 and 12 at 2 p.m.
South Tahoe High girls soccer teams host Truckee Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 9:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Vikings girls soccer teams play three games this week, with the first being a Tuesday match-up with the Truckee Wolverines at home. The Junior Varsity team plays at 2 p.m., followed by Varsity at 4 p.m.
The 9-1 Vikings are second to Truckee who are currently on top of the 3A Northern-West Girls standings with their 11-0 record. The Varsity team is riding a six-win streak as the two teams face off on Tuesday, October 17 at South Tahoe High at 4 p.m.
Canceled - City Council meeting: Heavenly parking, local hiring, and inclusionary housing on agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 9:37pm
UPDATE: This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum within the jurisdiction. Also canceled is the 5 p.m. closed session.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be on Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the airport.
On the agenda:
Kudos: Heavenly hosts Monday Meal Dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 8:28pm
With the coming of winter, the folks at Heavenly Mountain Resort are working hard to gear up for the upcoming ski season and hoping for lots of snow and great snow conditions on the mountain for this winter’s skiers and snowboarders. In the middle of all this planning and preparation, a crew from Heavenly Mountain Resort joined the Bread & Broth volunteers to provide a great meal for the diners at Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on October 9 at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall.
Alpine Sierra Speaker Series: Washoe Language and Cultural Resilience
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 4:12pm
Event Date:
October 19, 2023 - 6:30pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The next evening of the Alpine Sierra Speaker Series
will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Turtle Rock Park Community Center.
Herman Fillmore, the culture and language resources director of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, will be speaking on "Washoe Language and Cultural Resilience."
The free talk is open to all.
The community center is located at 17300 State Route 89, Markleeville, Calif.
For more information, please email alpinesierraspeaker@gmail.com.
LTCC soccer teams head into last weeks of season atop the leader board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) soccer teams are both undefeated in conference play this season and are sitting atop the Golden Valley Conference (GVC) standings.
The two teams have won a combined seven GVC titles since 2014. The men's and women's teams have never won a GVC title in the same season so they are trying to change that in 2023.
The women are 5-0 in conference and 7-6-1 overall. They host Redwoods at the LTCC field in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Prescribed fires set to continue this week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 9:28am
UPDATE: North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is scheduled to begin understory burning on Oct. 23, through Oct. 30. The locations below have been updated with this updated information.
Letter: Republican women host speaker on Charter City vs. General Law City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 8:38am
The Republican Women, South Lake Tahoe hosted its October 12 luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker, David Jinkens, MPA, good government advocate, and retired South Lake Tahoe city manager.
Join the new Marcella Foundation Volunteer Network
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Clif. - The Marcella Foundation of South Lake Tahoe has introduced a new way to give back to the community, their Volunteer Network.
Everyone is invited to be a part of this exciting new opportunity. The Marcella Foundation believes that volunteers play a pivotal role in creating positive change and strengthening the local community. Whether you're passionate about mentoring, supporting literacy, packing food bags, or lending your tech skills, there's a place for you in the volunteer network.
Temps into the 70s for most of the week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm fall days continue the week ahead with potential for near-record highs from the middle into the end of the work week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Breezy conditions Monday afternoon and evening with a 10-15 percent chance for showers, mainly near the Oregon border. Outside of Monday, the usual afternoon breezes can be expected. More typical fall conditions return next weekend, with possible cooler weather the following week.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 8:50pm
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.
October 5 - October 11, 2023
10/5
14:25 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred at State Hwy 89/SPRING Creek Rd, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
SLTPD holding Drug Take Back Day on October 28
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) will be hosting a National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College main parking lot near the library entrance.
With the help from the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK), SLTPD will take unused medication and vape pens/e-cigarette devices.
Kudos: Success! The Roof is now Complete!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 11:48pm
As Commander of American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe, it is my pleasure to report to the South Lake Tahoe community, as well as areas beyond who assisted in this gigantic task, that we have been successful in raising all the funds needed ($64,105) to replace our outdated roof on our building.
Community Hub 5 holding annual Fall Harvest Fest at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 11:34pm
Event Date:
October 27, 2023 - 12:00pm
Fall is in the air! Join Community Hub 5 and their local resource partners for the annual Fall Harvest Fest on Friday, October 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the South Lake Tahoe Library.
There will be crafts, games, and a pie drawing. There will also be trick-or-treating for children ages 12 and under. Costumes are welcome!
Learn about the different resource agencies in the South Lake Tahoe community that support you and your neighbors. All ages are welcome, and organizers hope to see you there!
Thomas Incopero ~ 1953 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 11:21pm
Thomas Incopero was born on October 17, 1953, and passed away on September 26, 2023. Tom moved to Lake Tahoe in 1976 with his family and fell in love with the area and enjoyed the beauty.
Tom was married to his wife Julie for 50 years and they embraced their love together. At Lake Tahoe, he raised his daughter, Misty, and son, Tommy. He enjoyed archery, motorcycle riding, and his beautiful Cobra.
Tom was a very proud grandfather of two wonderful grandchildren.
Save The Graves living history event at El Dorado County historic cemetery
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 12:09pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2023 - 10:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Save the Graves 2023 brings 11 actors with eight performances to the Placerville Union Cemetery on Saturday, October 21. This year’s event explores the Blair family of El Dorado County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Early El Dorado County influencers share their stories. First-person, historically accurate characters. Eight performances repeated throughout the day.
EDSO arrests boyfriend of Tina Humlick for her murder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 9:35pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has arrested a Placerville man for the murder of his girlfriend, 36-year-old Cristina "Tina" Humlick, a former South Lake Tahoe resident and 2005 graduate of South Tahoe High.
EDSO deputies responded to a call of a stabbing on October 5 at 6:34 p.m. on Prado Vista Court, Placerville. There they found Humlick deceased. At a neighboring residence they located a man who was suffering from traumatic wounds. The male, 43-year-old Michael Thompson, was transported to an area hospital.
Free weekly Tahoe Ice Arena After School Program on Wednesdays all school year
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 2:32pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Ice Arena After School Program is back. All sessions are FREE for all kids enrolled in elementary schools throughout the Lake Tahoe Unified School District from 1:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The informal sessions began this week and will continue on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Skate helpers and helmets are distributed on a first come, first come basis, and all participants will need to complete an online, or in-person waiver in order to participate.
The ice arena is located at 176 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids holding Cram-a-Hearse to gather food for kids' program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 2:12pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa's Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) program is holding a Cram-A-Hearse on Saturday, October 28 at Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Help fill a real hearse with food for local kids in need.
BB4k fills about 160 backpacks full of food every weekend for local school children including three dinners, two lunches, two breakfasts, and snacks.
Grocery Outlet is located at 2358 Lake Tahoe Bl., South Lake Tahoe.
Learn the latest about Environmental Improvement Program updates at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:31am
Join Environmental Improvement Program partners for the latest on projects happening around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe on October 18 at noon.
Learn about:
The invasive New Zealand mudsnail discovery
Taylor Tallac Restoration Project
Conservancy open space lots
San Bernardino bridge and Highway 50 roundabout in Meyers
Upcoming bike path connections
Innovative technology to combat pollution
And stewardship opportunities
Supervisor Laine puts brake on Measure S spending by El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:18am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 10, Supervisor Brooke Laine had an item pulled from the consent agenda that involved Measure S spending.
Market at Markleeville canceled Saturday due to closure of SR89 in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 7:57am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Market at Markleeville has been canceled due to a mandatory Highway 89 Road closure by Caltrans scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023.
USPHL Junior Hockey is back at Tahoe Ice Arena this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 9:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Lakers Hockey is back this weekend at the Tahoe Ice Arena. United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) action returns Friday, October 13 when the Lake Tahoe Lakers take to the ice for the first game of the season when they host the San Diego Sabers at 7:30 p.m. Head Coach Chad Olson and his Lakers team look to defend home turf during a three-game set.
The community is invited to head to the arena and show your support for the boys as they start their quest to be the last team standing in the Pacific Division.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Jackie Arthur, jackie.arthur@compass.com
Listing Office: Compass Realty
Property Address: 1105 Charles Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #: 139355
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,215 Sq Ft.
Price: $675,000
Cloudy skies forecast for Lake Tahoe during Saturday's solar eclipse
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 7:42pm
A partial solar eclipse should be visible from the Lake Tahoe Basin this Saturday, October 14. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 9:21 a.m. from Tahoe and will appear as 85 percent of a total eclipse. Unfortunately, there is a chance that cloud cover will interrupt a clear view of the eclipse. At this time the forecast at 9 a.m. is "mostly cloudy" and 46 degrees.
STPUD receives award in financial excellence
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
"The receipt of this prestigious finance award for 28 consecutive years is a testament to the expertise and professionalism of our employees,” said Paul Hughes, general manager. “It is a reflection of our unwavering dedication to financial transparency, fiscal responsibility, and sound management
practices.”
October’s Did You Know Campaign: Counterfeit Pills & Fentanyl
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:42pm
This month the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) is sharing facts and information to educate the community about fentanyl and counterfeit pills. Fake pills or counterfeit prescription pills are purposely made to resemble legitimate medicines but instead are made of illicit fentanyl or an illicit fentanyl analog.
Medicare open enrollment workshop in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:58am
Event Date:
October 24, 2023 - 9:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that will be available in El Dorado County in 2024 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The workshop is open to the public and will be held via Zoom. A one-hour question-and-answer period will follow the workshop. The workshop is presented by the non-profit El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
Sugar Pines Foundation holding tree plantings this fall - 27,000 trees to get into the ground
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 9:26pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation as they get ready to begin a record-breaking planting season this weekend. They will be planting over 27,000 trees this fall and need volunteers.
South Shore Planting
Saturday, October 14
1 pm – 3 pm
1805 Jicarilla Dr, South Lake Tahoe
Join the Zephyr Cove parent group! Great event for families.
TRUCKEE RIVER DAY!
Sunday, October 15
11 am - 1 pm
Sawtooth Trailhead, Truckee FS 06 Road
Sales receipts down in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and state for Q2
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 9:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe saw tax receipts during the second quarter (Q2), from April through June, were 2.5 percent below the second sales period in 2022. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were down 5.1 percent, according to the City of South Lake Tahoe Director of Finance Olga Tikhomirova.
El Dorado County as a whole was down 4.9 percent for Q2, the state down 2.9 percent, and Sacramento region was down 2.2 percent.
Of Good Stock performed at Boathouse Theatre over two weekends
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 5:21pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 05 2023 .
November 2, 2023 - 7:30pm
November 3, 2023 - 7:30pm
November 4, 2023 - 7:30pm
November 5, 2023 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three sisters reunite at the family home, what could possibly go wrong? The final play of the 2023 Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival, Of Good Stock, will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre on October 26-29 and November 2-5 at 7:30 p.m.
Of Good Stock is by Melissa Ross.
North Tahoe Fire invites stakeholders to wildfire plan update meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 4:49pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2023 - 5:00pm
The public is invited to the North Tahoe Public Stakeholder Meeting for the Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
As part of the ongoing efforts of North Tahoe Fire and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District to enhance the safety and resilience of our community, they are actively updating the 2015 CWPP. This update is essential in ensuring that their wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies are aligned with the specific needs and values of the community.
Poisonous mushrooms causing illness at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 3:31pm
There’s a mushroom sprouting in the Lake Tahoe Basin that’s poisonous and may cause health issues for both humans and pets.
The Amanita muscaria mushroom is red with white spots and white gills, and eating it can cause gastrointestinal and possibly neurological issues. It is attractive to children because of its bright colors. It also resembles mushrooms in Super Mario video games and Smurf cartoon shows. Cases of accidental exposure in children have already been reported at Lake Tahoe.
Barton Health is alerting the community after seeing some cases in the Emergency Department.
Tahoe grading and digging season coming to a close
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 3:08pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Sunday, October 15, after which all construction sites must be winterized to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. The annual grading season runs from May 1 to October 15.
Prescribed fire operations to continue this week at Lake Tahoe, weather and conditions permitting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue its fall-prescribed fire operations this week, conditions and weather permitting. California State Parks is scheduled to continue understory burning through Oct. 20, 2023, in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may continue burning piles on Angora Ridge near Fallen Leaf Lake and on Echo Summit near Echo Lakes through Oct. 13. Smoke will be present.
2017 sexual assault suspect found in Mexico, extradited to Douglas County with $1,000,000 bail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 9:35pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In February 2017, a man by the name of Ricardo Serrano-Perez was identified as a suspect in the sexual assault of a minor in Douglas County, Nev. During the investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) felt there was strong enough evidence to arrest Serrano-Perez as a suspect. He fled to Mexico. Between 2017 and 2023, legal efforts were made by the Douglas County District Attorney's office to extradite the suspect from Mexico back to Nevada.
Barton Health to host South Lake Tahoe Community Health Fair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 2:34pm
Event Date:
October 19, 2023 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health is holding its Community Health Fair on October 19 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bijou Elementary School. This is an inclusive event to benefit all community members, and no registration is required.
The health fair is an opportunity for individuals to connect with healthcare providers and explore various resources for managing their health and wellness effectively.
Barkin' Brewery Tour in South Lake Tahoe to benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe for its inaugural Barkin' Brewery Tour Fundraiser throughout the month of October 2023. Tickets can be purchased throughout the month and people have until October 31st to claim their beers. (Beers do not have to be redeemed on the same day).
Tickets are $35.00 for one 16 oz. pour at four of your favorite South Lake Tahoe Breweries.
Enjoy delicious beers at:
South Lake Tahoe Brewing Company
Lake Tahoe AleWorX @ the Y
Cold Water Brewery & Grill
South of North Brewing Company
Michael K. Johnson named Douglas County Justice of the Peace
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 1:58pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Michael K. Johnson was appointed to fill the position of Justice of the Peace for the Tahoe Township during the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on October 5. Johnson will be filling the seat vacated by the retiring Judge Richard Glasson.
Johnson joined Richard Gardner and Cynthia Mohiuddin in interviewing for the position that will be through Glasson's original term, January 5, 2025.
