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Christmas Cheer closed and Meals On Wheels not in service Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe food pantry Christmas Cheer will be closed on Thursday, February 23 due to snow conditions.
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is open for senior nutrition for dine-in and take-out only. There will be no home delivery Thursday.
The Vitalent Blood Drive Friday is postponed.
Free tax preparation at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is canceled today.
The Child Support Services office in South Lake Tahoe is closed today.
This story will be updated if more information on other closures is made available.
Ivano Costantini ~ February 23, 1964 – December 6, 2022
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:08am
Ivano Costantini, the owner of the popular Ivano’s Restaurant in Stateline, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2022. He was born in Milano, Italy, and grew up in Napoli, Italy. Ivano graduated from the Institute of Agrario in Ponticelli before moving to the United States in 1989.
Ivano worked in the restaurant business in California and then opened his first restaurant in Lake Tahoe in 1994. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, and running – everything Lake Tahoe had to offer.
Cannabis tax revenues of $221.6 million reported for Q4 in California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:02am
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis revenue on Wednesday for the fourth quarter of 2022. As of February 16, 2023, total cannabis tax revenue from fourth-quarter returns is $221.6 million. This includes California’s cannabis excise tax, which generated $108 million; and $113.6 million in sales tax revenue from cannabis businesses. The total reported cannabis tax revenues do not include outstanding returns and they also do not include locally imposed taxes collected by cities and counties.
Planning Commission meeting first of many to look at possible changes to South Lake Tahoe area plans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission as they discuss both the Tahoe Valley and Tourist Core area plans. Feedback is important as the City starts looking at amendments to the plans.
The meeting will be held Thursday, February 23 at 3 p.m. in the City Hall-Council Chambers, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Zoom will also be available.
This is the first of multiple public hearings to gain feedback from stakeholders and the general public.
Barton Health Foundation donates 32 lifesaving AEDs to be placed around Barton facilities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 9:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Continuing its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation has donated 32 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to aid in the response to heart issues at Barton Health facilities, both in and out of Barton Memorial Hospital. According to the American Heart Association, there are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and 9 out of 10 cardiac arrest victims who receive a shock from an AED within the first-minute lives.
Several rounds of snow storms in the Lake Tahoe forecast into March
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A cold and stormy period will continue through the end of February and into the beginning of March, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. They say to anticipate several rounds of snow at all elevations, leading to widespread travel difficulties in the Sierra. Periods of enhanced winds will make it feel that much colder. Bundle up and protect vulnerable populations and pets.
The Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 4 a.m. Friday, then a Winter Weather Watch until Saturday, February 25 at 10 a.m.
El Dorado County supervisors appoint Measure S committee, say goodbye to CAO Don Ashton
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 1:20pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During its meeting Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors congratulated Don Ashton as he bid farewell after serving 12 years of service with the County. He served as chief administrative officer for the last seven years.
The supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing Ashton's dedication to public service. It stated "Your leadership, integrity, and dedication to the employees and residents of El Dorado County will be missed,"
LTCC launches cross country and long distance track programs with hiring of new coach
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. —Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has hired a seasoned community college coach and former student-athlete champion to launch and lead its new collegiate cross-country and long-distance track programs. Matthew Airola, a two-time California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) individual cross country and track & field champion with extensive coaching experience, will start at LTCC in February, with the program’s first competitive season beginning in August 2023.
A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass next Wylder Hope Valley history presentation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 9:18pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2023 - 1:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a free 50-minute slide show presentation, “A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass” on Sunday, February 26 at 1 p.m.
Join Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff as he takes you on a sentimental journey along one of California’s favorite scenic byways, California Hwy. 88-Carson Pass. Using seldom-seen vintage photos, hear the tales of the people and events that have brought us this beloved “Alpine Highway.”
2023 State of Nevada Mathematics Championship for grades 1-12
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 8:29pm
The 8th annual State of Nevada Mathematics Championship is open to all Nevada students in grades 1-12, regardless of past math competition experience or participation.
This contest is being hosted by the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno’s campus, and is sponsored by Microsoft. There is an online option for eligible students who are sick or more than a 2-hour drive away.
Trophies and medals are awarded to top performers at NNVMath's Annual End of Year Awards Dinner on May 20. Awards will be mailed to those unable to attend the awards dinner.
New Keep Tahoe Blue building in South Lake Tahoe to be environment and education center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those driving by the intersection of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards over the past few months may have noticed the old office building at the corner under construction.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue) purchased the building to create a new environment and education center designed around opportunities for the public to learn, appreciate and take part in protecting Lake Tahoe.
Forest treatment completed to better protect Truckee from wildfire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:20pm
The Glenshire-Brockway project, a 1,175-acre project to reduce hazardous fuels between Glenshire and Brockway summits has been completed. The project is a collaboration of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation (NFF), and the Truckee Fire Protection District (TFPD).
The area is full of dense forest stands across both public and private lands. Crews thinned brush and small trees for wildfire mitigation while maintaining the more fire-resilient trees.
USFS seeking comments on proposal to complete restoration of Burke Creek near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 12:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in partnership with the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD) is seeking comments on a proposal to complete restoration efforts at Burke Creek and Rabe Meadow on Lake Tahoe’s southeast shore. The Burke Creek Rabe Meadow Riparian Restoration Project area is located near Stateline, Nevada. It includes portions of Rabe Meadow and the lower reaches of Burke Creek that run through the meadow and enter Lake Tahoe near Nevada Beach. Comments will be accepted from Feb. 21 through March 14, 2023.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 12:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of January 10 - January 16, 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 January 10 - 16, 2023
1/10
02:15 Emergency Hang-up -Occurred on Pioneer Trl. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District board meeting scheduled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 5:26pm
Event Date:
February 23, 2023 - 6:00pm
The next Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be held in person at the California Conservation Corps Tahoe Center,
1949 Apache Avenue in Meyers.
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: Greg/Joe
Grant Committee: Judy
Budget Report: Tom
7. PARK OPERATIONS REPORT: Greg
Tahoe Fund receives $187,000 in dollar donations from guests of Vail Resorts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 3:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Guests of Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood are making sure that their time on the slopes is positively impacting the environment through Vail Resorts' EpicPromise Guest Donation Program. By donating a dollar when purchasing online lift tickets, season passes, lodging, and rounds of golf over the past twelve months, guests at these Vail Resorts locations have raised more than $187,000 for the Tahoe Fund to support environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.
Kudos: Liberty Utilities supports community through volunteerism
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 11:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “Liberty loves Bread & Broth and supporting our local community non-profits,” shared Breanna Kelly who was enjoying her first stint as a Liberty Utilities’ Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor volunteer on Monday, February 13. After conferring with her fellow Liberty AAD sponsor teammates, Breanna added that “serving a nutritious meal to others is rewarding and benefits all of us.”
New storm heading to the Sierra prompts Winter Weather Advisory
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 9:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pleasant conditions will continue through the holiday weekend, with the warmest temperatures expected Monday. An abrupt change happens Tuesday as an active weather period returns with a two-part storm that will bring high winds, snow, and cold through late week. It is looking like there will be another cold, snowy pattern returning at the end of February.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the first part of the storm Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Gusty winds with lighter snow could cause visibility issues.
POSTPONED - LTUSD to host State of the District Community Conversation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 4:41pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2023 (All day)
This event has been postponed due to snow. It will now be held on Wednesday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is hosting a State of the District Community Conversation on March 1, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the South Tahoe High School Student Union.
The evening will begin with LTUSD staff providing an overview of the state of LTUSD, followed by an interactive session with attendees and local agency leaders sharing their thoughts on their partnership.
Keystone of recreation within species conservation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 4:30pm
Rumor has it that outdoor recreation and species conservation are at odds. Outdoor activities and infrastructure are often typecast as an inevitable threat to forest flora and fauna. However, a collaboration between the Forest Service and a destination ski resort is turning that stereotype on its head to protect a keystone tree — the whitebark pine.
Nevada DOT federal transportation funds grants available for nonprofits and agencies
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 4:13pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting government and non-profit organizations to apply for federal transportation funds available through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Through April 14, applications will be accepted for non-traditional, community-based transportation projects that improve safety, expand travel choices, and enhance the transportation experience.
Eligible projects include planning, design, and construction of the following type of improvements:
Bicycle, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation facilities
Barton Health adds midwives to staff to diversify OB/GYN care in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 3:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To expand access to care, Barton Health has announced the addition of two certified nurse midwives to Barton Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN).
Megan Galloway, CNM, and Keri Storey, CNM have joined the practice, bringing diversified care experience and improved access to obstetric care and family planning resources to the Lake Tahoe community.
WNC’s third paramedic graduation class praised for dedication, career choice
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 3:42pm
Graduates of Western Nevada College’s (WNC) paramedic program were given a warm salute and send-off into a profession that makes communities safer with an important layer of emergency care that they provide.
The Paramedic Graduation Class of 2023 was recognized on Feb. 11 in WNC’s Carson Nugget Hall. A number of speakers took the time to honor the seven graduates, who included Ryan Baker, Tyler Elam, Garet Giovacchini, Sarah Harter, Rick Lopez, Adrian Lopez-Meraz and Jorge Negrete-Chavez.
Mad Hatter Tea Party set for Valhalla Grand Hall this Spring
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is holding a brand new fundraiser for the South Lake Tahoe community, the Mad Hatter Tea Party. An afternoon of fabulous decorations, fun, activities, and of course, tea, is slated for the historic Valhalla Grand Hall on Sunday, April 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sales taxes collected in South Lake Tahoe in Q3 up 29 percent as summer business improves
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 7:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a rough couple of years with the pandemic, the third quarter of 2022 was a bright spot for South Lake Tahoe. Receipts from July through September were 29.1 percent above the third sales period in 2021. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were up 27.3 percent. Aberrations are from delayed payments, audits of receipts, and other reporting modifications.
Douglas County opens 2023-24 Community Grant grant program for non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 10:12am
Douglas County has opened its grant cycle, giving all not-for-profit agencies a chance to apply for funding. All interested must complete and submit a grant application. Funding this year is limited and not all requests will be granted or fully funded.
Letter to the Editor: Long-time admirer of Diane Feinstein appreciates her service
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 9:53am
Dear Editor: As a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe, a native San Franciscan, retired city chief executive, and good government advocate, I offer these comments to your readers and to Senator Feinstein.
Volunteer drivers needed for South Lake Tahoe Senior Nutrition program
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 9:48am
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program in South Lake Tahoe continues to have a great need for community volunteer drivers to help deliver lunchtime meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents. The meals are prepared by the Senior Nutrition Program and the volunteers deliver those meals.
Most volunteers are asked to help one day a week, though more is appreciated. Drivers cover an assigned route, delivering meals between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., starting at the Senior Center in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 12:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.
February 9 - February 15, 2023
2/9
09:39 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at E St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
WNC nursing students thankful for job fair
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:51pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. - What a unique and opportunistic employment position nursing students are in at Western Nevada College (WNC). Instead of visiting potential employers for job interviews, the hospitals and healthcare facilities came to them this week for WNC Nursing Program's annual Job Fair.
But that was only part of the three-hour event in the Cedar Building. One hundred Registered Nursing (RN) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students also received professional development information and advice as well.
Winter recreation safety this Presidents Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:50pm
With Presidents Day weekend here, remember to plan ahead for this fee-free day! Ensure your vehicles are snow-ready and practice caution when enjoying winter recreation in California’s national forests.
Brush up on winter safety tips from Recreate Responsibly, and follow these tips for a safe, fun outing on snow and ice:
Column: Going sledding? How to keep your cool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 4:54pm
Winter is in full force in Tahoe, and with it comes an influx of eager snow-players. Sledding and snow tubing are sure to be among the winter activities that families pursue, and like many contact sports, the risk of injury is increased.
Falling off a sled can result in injuries including bruises, cuts and broken bones, and commonly, concussions. Other common sledding-related injuries include solid organ injuries, vertebral fractures, and chest trauma. Sledders can get seriously hurt if their sled hits a stationary object, such as a rock or a tree.
Lane shifts on US95 south of Gardnerville as NDOT makes roadside drainage repairs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:34am
Lane shifts will take place on US-395 south of Gardnerville from February 20-March 3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) repairs roadside erosion.
Reduced lanes and speed limits and ramp closures will be in place on I-580 and US-395 near the Reno spaghetti bowl Saturday, Feb. 18 as roadway striping is refreshed.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 20 through March 3, northbound US-395 near Rockbottom Road will be shifted to use the southbound passing lane on weekdays between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The primary southbound travel lane will remain open.
Barton Health ER nurse helps save woman on flight to Hawaii
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:13am
When a nurse on vacation travels to Hawaii, the last thing they'd expect is to be called into service on the airplane trip over. But that is exactly what happened to Daryl Braga of South Lake Tahoe.
Braga was seated and watching an in-flight movie with his wife and daughter on a flight from Sacramento to Maui when a flight attendant hurriedly ran by his aisle seat. Unlike in the movies, there was no overhead page asking for medical personnel, but he knew to go to the action and let them know of his qualifications.
South Lake Tahoe extended forecast looks cool and wet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 9:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The healthy snowpack in the Sierra could get more added to it as a cold and snowy weather pattern looks to be setting in after the holiday weekend. Until then, it's a slow and gradual warming trend.
According to Tahoe Weather, the hype is already building for the cold and snowy pattern that could last through the end of February, and possibly into early March.
Sunday and Monday will be sunny and near 50 degrees, so enjoy it while you can!
Column: Housing solutions to make Tahoe more livable
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:47pm
Lake Tahoe is a wonder not only because of the brilliant blue lake and towering mountains that hold it in place but also because of the vibrant communities and people that reside here. It is incredibly rare to have this magnitude of pristine beauty and diverse communities that together support a $5 billion regional economy.
Woman sentenced to 32.5 years after Tahoe drug bust that led to deputies' fentanyl exposure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 8:39pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - One of the women involved in a series of drug sales that led to five Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) deputies being exposed to fentanyl in October is heading to prison. Regina Rojas, who was 35 at the time of her 2022 arrest, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 32.5 years with a minimum parole eligibility of 12 years and four months.
Rojas is from Rancho Cordova, Calif.
NDOT hiring for paid summer internships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 3:54pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is looking ahead to the summer road construction season by accepting applications for paid summer internships.
Applications can be submitted through Feb. 28, but applicants are encouraged to apply quickly as recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applicants.
Applications being accepted for Bijou Community School TWBI TK and Kindergarten lottery
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 3:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you interested in learning more about Bijou Community School and its Two-Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI)? Commitment forms are now being accepted for TWBI TK and kindergarten classes for the lottery of 66 spots for Kindergarten and 22 spots for TK.
Bijou Community School brings together English and Spanish-speaking students TK through 5th grade in its Two Way Bilingual Immersion program by supporting them to learn to read, write, speak, and listen in two languages.
Beginning Geneology Workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 2:31pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2023 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Beginning Geneology Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Seating is limited. There is no fee but participants must pre-register by email at rosemary.manning@laketahoe.californiadar.org.
Learn how to research your family ancestors!
Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District board meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 2:19pmEvent Date:
February 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District will be holding an
in-Person Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, February 23 at the Forest Suites Resort at 1 p.m.
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests and Staff
D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
The agenda:
A. Discussion/Possible Action
1. Treasurer’s Report
- Review of Financial Position
- Review of FY2022 Actual Financials
2. Resignation of Rachel Thayer, SLTTID Board Member
South Lake Tahoe families and students invited to Career Technical Education fun night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 2:06pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Career Technical Education (CTE) team with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District is holding a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, March 8 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All families and students K-12th grade are invited.
The CTE teachers, students, and professionals from each pathway will have booths set up with more information about the CTE programs at South Tahoe High School. The four focused pathways are Allied Health, Media Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Environmental Science and Engineering.
Daughters of the American Revolution honors two South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 9:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced the high school senior recipients of the DAR Good Citizen Award for 2022-2023.
Hope Lutheran Church offers two events on Ash Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope Lutheran Church invites the public to join them for a time of healing on Ash Wednesday, February 22.
Pastor Diana Turner will be in Stateline again with "Ashes to Go" from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., then services are at the church at 5:30 p.m.
Hope Lutheran is located at 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe.
Wylder Hope Valley History Series: Wedding of the Waters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 9:28pm
Event Date:
February 19, 2023 - 1:00pm
The Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slide show program, The Wedding of the Waters, on Sunday, February 19 at 1 p.m.
City of South Lake Tahoe announces new Arts, Culture, and Tourism microgrants program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Arts,
Culture, and Tourism Commission has announced the inaugural Arts, Culture, and Tourism microgrants program.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund offers $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 7:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Women's Community Fund has announced it has $100,000 to donate back to the nonprofits of the community, and the grant cycle is now open.
Nonprofits that serve the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are eligible to apply.
The focus and impact grants are set for specific areas of need that were voted on by members. The areas of need for these grants much match the focus of the projects in the applications received. They can be found in the photo above, or on the website www.tahoewomenscommunityfund.org.
City Council commits over $850,000 to microtransit in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 10:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The successful multi-agency partnership that brought Lake Link Microtransit Service to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline will be continuing. The City of South Lake Tahoe contributed $150,000 for the 2022-23 pilot year, and the city council Tuesday committed another $200,000 - $150,000 for the 2023-24 service year, and $50,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year 2023 since the original agreement ended in June, the city's fiscal year ends September 30.
Businesses sought for inaugural student job fair in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looks for good summer help? The Tahoe Learning Haven is looking for 20 businesses to participate in a student job fair on Wednesday, May 10 at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. The fair is for teens ages 14-18. It will be from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The students will be prepared with resumes and will be motivated and ready to interview. They will be prepared and ready to WOW business owners!
Organizers will have work permits to complete at the event.
Family of Kris Jackson settles for $4.5M in civil lawsuit against City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and the parents of Kris Jackson have reached a $4.5 million settlement.
Jackson, who was 22 at the time, was shot by a South Lake Tahoe police officer as he exited a motel room by a rear window at the Tahoe Hacienda Inn on June 15, 2015.
City Attorney Heather Stroud announced the settlement at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
