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Fall means feeding frenzy for black bears
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 8:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Autumn is here, and black bears are entering a temporary physiological state known as “hyperphagia.” During hyperphagia, also known as the fall feeding frenzy, bears consume as much as they can to bring their fat stores to a level where they can survive the quickly approaching winter months.
Now is the time to secure food, garbage, and recycling - all this is needed to keep Tahoe bears wild!
In the fall, an adult bear can consume 20,000 to 24,000 calories a day and can gain multiple pounds per day.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 8:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Kate M Wilkins
Listing Office: COMPASS
kate@wilkinstahoe.com, 530.412.3164
Property Address: 3523 Fawn Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140903
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 2,211 Sq Ft.
Price: $850,000
Welcome to your perfect combination of comfort, style, location, and investment potential.
Golden mussels found in North America for first time, Lake Tahoe on high alert
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 7:56pm
Last week California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) discovered golden mussels that could significantly damage the ecology of waterbodies in the Bay-Delta near Stockton, Calif. Lake Tahoe is now on high alert, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). It is the first time the species has been detected in North America.
Column: Ready, Set, Snow - Tips to Prevent Ski and Snowboarding Injuries This Winter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 1:36pm
With winter around the corner, the time to start preparing for the ski season is now.
Preseason
To prepare your body for winter sports and prevent injuries, a comprehensive workout program is essential. Successful injury prevention includes balance, core exercises, lower body strengthening, plyometrics, and stretching. Start your training before the season to build strength gradually. Focus on major lower limb muscles—quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes—while also emphasizing core stabilization for better trunk control.
Charcoal use ban lifted in South Lake Tahoe; Burn permits now available for other areas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 1:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective Friday, November 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jim Drennan has lifted the ban on using charcoal for barbeques in the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Residents may continue to use propane, pellets, liquid petroleum, and now charcoal, for outside cooking.
There is never any open flame burning with wood allowed in the City limits of South Lake Tahoe at any time of the year, except in the designated fire rings at Campground by the Lake.
Winter Weather Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe Friday - Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area from 5 pm. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday.
NWS Reno said to expect snow accumulations up to 4 inches below 7000 feet with an inch or so at Lake Level, and 4 and 8 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over Sierra ridges.
IMPACTS - Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
City of South Lake Tahoe is accepting applications for several commissions and boards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Clerk’s office has started the solicitation process for Commission and Board applications.
Applications for the following will be due by 12 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024:
El Dorado Community Action Council (one seat)
El Dorado County Commission on Aging (one seat)
TRPA Advisory Planning Commission (one seat)
Applications for the following will be due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
Airport Land Use Commission (two seats)
Building Board of Appeals (five seats)
Parks and Recreation Commission (four seats)
South Lake Tahoe man releases debut book, The Trainer: Tales of a Dolphin Trainer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Scott Mara of South Lake Tahoe is not only the owner of owner of Good Dog Tahoe, but he is now an author. A seasoned dolphin and orca whale trainer with decades of experience in marine animal behavior, training, and conservation, Scott has announced the release of his debut book, The Trainer: Tales of a Dolphin Trainer.
What this election means for the Douglas County School District — and it’s chaotic board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 9:25pm
The Douglas County School Board has made a number of headlines both regionally and nationally since the 2022 election leading to a new majority taking hold.
This new majority, composed of Trustees Susan Jansen, David Burns, Kathleen Dickerson, and incumbent Doug Englekirk is staunchly and vocally alt-right. They began planning their takeover long before the first day at the dais, as shown by text messages located during a contentious public records request.
Warren Miller’s 75th film showing in Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 6:47pm
The new film from Warren Miller entitled “75” will celebrate the historic anniversary with emerging athletes and storytelling that will set the tone for the next 75 years.
Northern California tour dates include:
Oakland, Landmark’s Piedmont Theatre, October 29
San Rafael, Marin Center Showcase Theater, October 30
Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Village Event Center, November 1, 6 p.m and 9 p.m.
Reno, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, November 2
South Lake Tahoe, Bailey’s Lake Tahoe, November 3 at 5 p.m.
San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts, November 6
Ancient Forest Society holds fundraiser at Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 6:01pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2024 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ancient Forest Society (AFS) invites the South Lake Tahoe community to join them for a special fundraising event on November 10, 2024, at Valhalla’s Grand Hall starting at 3 p.m. This gathering aims to honor their dedicated volunteers and celebrate the significant accomplishments made in the field this season, all while raising vital funds to further our mission of studying and protecting old trees and ancient forests.
Letter: Inversion Gym of South Lake Tahoe appreciates community support
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 9:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe is home to several incredible youth-building programs, each with its own unique culture and contribution to our children. Inversion Gym sets its tone with an industrial setting filled with skilled and heartfelt coaches, and smiling children who might be inverted or air-bound at first glance. The team at Inversion has encouraged a mindset of excellence while simultaneously achieving a lighthearted and fun frame of mind. The result empowers the athletes to believe in themselves, overcome difficulty, and have a “home away from home” in a sense.
Camp Richardson's RV and camping reservations for 2025 go live online November 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Camp Richardson Resort is moving reservations for the resort’s camping and RV village to recreation.gov. The online reservations system manages reservations for 14 federal agencies, including the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). This move will centralize LTBMU camping reservations on one convenient site. The Camp Richardson site will go live at 7 a.m. on Nov. 1.
Prescribed fire on SR4 at Calaveras Big Trees sending smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 3:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been many calls to local fire agencies this afternoon about smoke, and the smell of smoke. There is a prescribed fire on SR4 at Calaveras Big Trees and the plume of smoke gets elevated at that point, and the incoming weather system is bringing it right to South Lake Tahoe.
The National Weather Service in Reno could see it on their models, and there is no other source of smoke closer than Calaveras.
Letter: Candidate thanks those who have supported him, looks forward to representing them
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:32am
Dear Editor, I want to thank the many citizens for reaching out to me with your support, opinions, and ideas. I have taken it all to heart and win, lose, or draw I feel grateful for becoming so immersed in our local leadership.
As one of the very first two candidates to recognize Measure N as too divisive, poorly written, and unnecessary given the almost 600 housing apartments being proposed and Sugar Pine Village's grand opening with folks moving in as I write this, my hope is that a kind respectful, thoughtful, city council will be in place as a result of this election.
Forest Service and Washoe Tribe work together to improve forest health and resilience
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Washoe Environmental Protection Department (WEPD) recently hosted the first Washoe Intentional Fire Training at Lake Tahoe. This is a significant step toward reintroducing cultural stewardship practices on their ancestral and current homelands. For millennia, Tribal members recognized that fire was an integral part of nature and that frequent, low-intensity fires were essential to reducing wildfire risk and maintaining forest health.
Learn history of the Carson Valley at free Minden Mill presentation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:54am
Event Date:
November 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
MINDEN, Nev. - Join local historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they reflect on the deep and rich history of the Carson Valley in a free 55-minute slide show on Sunday, November 3 at 1 p.m.
Using seldom-seen photographs and extensive research, the Woodruffs examine the important roles played by the Minden Flour Milling Company and its magnificent buildings, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Genoa, the California Trail, and more. All of them were part of the story of creating one of the most historic areas in Nevada.
Congressional candidate Jessica Morse stops by South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jessica Morse, a candidate for California's 3rd congressional district, stopped by South Lake Tahoe to visit Cuppa Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe's volunteer appreciation event.
Tahoe Township Judge Johnson builds expertise at National Judicial College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 8:55am
Tahoe Township Justice Court Judge Michael K. Johnson recently completed an intensive two-week Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced course for judges at the National Judicial College. The immersive course aims to provide judges with a solid foundation in courtroom leadership, judicial ethics, evidence, case management, judicial security, and decision-making. Graduates can earn credit hours toward a Master of Judicial Studies degree.
WordWave play competition this Saturday and Sunday at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 6:00am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 03 2024 .
November 2, 2024 (All day)
November 3, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This weekend is the unforgettable WordWave experience at Valhalla Tahoe, where storytelling and talent take center stage.
On Saturday, November 2, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Following the performance, join the organizers for an exclusive reception in the Grand Hall, where you can meet the playwrights, cast, and fellow theatre lovers!
Then on Sunday, November 3, the matinee starts at 2 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe instances of voter intimidation under investigation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has escalated beyond typical election hijinx is now under investigation. As reported Monday, several homeowners with the No on Measure N signs in their yards have been targeted by person(s) unknown by the content of letters left on the signs.
South Lake Tahoe Police Departments warns residents of current scam targeting locals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 7:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is warning the public about a current scam where the scammers are pretending to be from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Over the past few days, SLTPD has received complaints regarding phone calls from people pretending to be members of their department. The scammer tells the victim they have a warrant for their arrest due to failing to appear in court. The scammers demand immediate payment for the victim to avoid legal repercussions.
CB Radio Halloween Party at Himmel Haus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 7:45pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2024 - 9:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join CB Radio for a spooky night of dancing, drinks, and food at the WURST beer hall and restaurant in Tahoe on October 31 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Himmel Haus.
Costumes are encouraged!
Tickets are $15 presale (for cash at Himmel Haus) or $20 at the door. CB Radio will bring another epic soundtrack with dueling horns, special guests, new songs, and ghoulish covers. You never know what you're gonna get with CB Radio.
Himmel Haus is located at 3819 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Knight Monsters secure first win of season in physical battle against Jacksonville Icemen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 4:23pm
STATELINE, Nev. - On Friday, October 25, the Tahoe Knight Monsters thrilled fans with an intense 3-1 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, marking their first win of the season. It was a high-energy game that had fans jumping out of their seats and cheering, with plenty of physical plays, checks along the boards, and penalties on both sides.
South Tahoe High Boys Tennis team wins back-to-back state titles
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After dominating their regional series in western Nevada, the South Tahoe High Viking’s boys tennis team competed in the 2024 NIAA 3A State Championship of Nevada hosted in Truckee. After winning the State title the year prior, the boys walked into the competition confidently in hopes of winning again.
Washoe Tribe a partner in latest of several new murals around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between the Tahoe Art League, local artists, and the City of South Lake Tahoe, more murals are appearing on the sides of South Lake Tahoe buildings.
The latest was created by Aspen Carrillo is a Washoe Basket and a tribute to the life of Washoe at Lake Tahoe, the center of their life. Members of the Washoe Tribe, including Chairman Smokey, were at the mural last week for a celebration of the completed work.
Bread and Broth seeks donations for their special Thanksgiving Dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 25. This event will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall, 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. All members of the South Lake Tahoe community are invited to attend and enjoy a wonderful meal to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Chilly week ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first taste of winter blew through the Lake Tahoe Basin Monday, and there will be another taste of Sierra snow and valley rain late Wednesday and into Thursday. Another system moves in Friday with chances for more rain and snow through Saturday.
If driving through the Sierra this week, expect slick roads, especially over the passes.
At this time, next week looks to be clear with slightly warmer highs.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Kudos: Liberty hosts Bread & Broth BBQ rib dinner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s (B&B) volunteer cooks take tremendous pride in the meals they prepare, and the cooks always enjoy and appreciate the compliments they receive from the evening’s dinner guests. So, when the B&B cooks for the Monday Meal on October 21 heard that some of the evening’s diners said that the meal’s BBQ ribs were on par with ribs served at the best BBQ restaurants in the South Lake Tahoe area, they were very pleased.
Homeowners with "No on Measure N" signs feel threatened by recent acts of vandalism
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure N, which appears on the ballot in South Lake Tahoe, has been very divisive, pitting many community members against each other. A recent incident in the Al Tahoe neighborhood has drawn concern from homeowners who had a "No on N" sign in their front yards.
One of those, who we're naming "Susie Smith" so her identity is protected, said two people recently came to her home at night and defaced her sign and taped a letter over both sides of it. She said the letter was attempting to intimidate her from voting this election.
Glenbrook's Shakespeare Ranch on Lake Tahoe for sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 4:45pm
GLENBROOK, Nev. - One of the most unique and treasured properties at Lake Tahoe is for sale. The iconic Shakespeare Ranch on the edge of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, has been listed for $188 million. Buyer(s) have the opportunity to purchase the entire Ranch or a variety of several lakefront residences and homesites with prices starting at $9,950,000.
Letter: The invisible election
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 4:00pm
Beneath the streets we walk every day, an invisible network of pipes carries the lifeblood of our community. Much like these hidden conduits, the race for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors has operated largely out of sight, overshadowed by the Measure N and City Council contests. This race should not be relegated to the darkness that lurks beneath our roads.
Barton nurse Kyle McDougal, RN recognized with The DAISY Award
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 3:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kyle McDougal, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Medical/Surgical-Orthopedics Unit, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
El Dorado County DOT holding public meeting on upcoming winter snow removal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:47am
Event Date:
November 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an overwhelming situation in March 2024, many residents are concerned with snow removal for the upcoming winter. The El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) will be holding a public meeting in South Lake Tahoe to discuss plans for and take questions about the upcoming winter snow removal operations in the unincorporated portions of the Basin.
Judge issues initial ruling against Douglas County School District and trustees
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 9:42pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The four men who filed a lawsuit against the Douglas County School District and four of its trustees over a lack of fulfilling public records requests they filed are now entitled to recover expenses and attorney's fees. This is according to Judge Thomas Gregory of the Ninth Judicial District Court of Nevada.
Continued delays on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for broadband project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:37pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along 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 internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and striping operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
South Tahoe High School Career and Technical Education Pathway Highlight
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) have some amazing opportunities to explore careers and learn from highly experienced professionals in the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways offered to students.
Column: Preventing and Detecting Breast Cancer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 4:59pm
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2024, approximately 310,720 women were diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer and though rarer, approximately 2,800 men received the same diagnosis.
While there isn’t one magic solution to prevent breast cancer, certain lifestyle practices, early detection, and swift treatment can help reduce the development or the spread of this disease.
Conditional voting now open in El Dorado County, vote center and ballot box locations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 4:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Residents who haven’t registered to vote in the Presidential General Election can still do so, according to El Dorado County Registrar of Voters, Bill O’Neill.
“If you missed the October 21 close of registration deadline to register for the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election, you can still register to vote by coming to the Elections office at 3883 Ponderosa Rd. Shingle
Springs CA, 95682, or any vote center in the county and complete a voter registration form and vote conditionally,” O’Neill said.
Trick or Treat at Monster Mash with Tahoe Knight Monsters
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 3:35pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Join the Tahoe Knight Monsters for a safe and fun Halloween evening on Thursday, Oct 31. Start the evening with Trick or Treating from 6 p.m. to 6:45 pm, where you can collect sweet treats before the excitement begins.
Then stick around for the main event as the Knight Monsters take the ice at 7 p.m. for a thrilling hockey game against the Idaho Steelheads.
Wear your best costume to the game, and you could win fabulous prizes all night long!
Game tickets start at $20.15 each and can be purchased here https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Halloweenknight2.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 3:08pm
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 14 - October 20, 2024
10/14
11:29 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred at Arrowhead Ave/Apache Ave, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Lake Wind Advisory and chance of rain and snow for Greater Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 10:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area for Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The advisory is for South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Stateline, Markleeville, and Tahoe City.
Expect southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves could be 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
South Lake Tahoe firefighters start foundation to fundraise for causes
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 10:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a long process, but the South Lake Tahoe Firefighters Foundation is now a reality. The new 501(c)(3) has been set up by the South Lake Tahoe Firefighter's Association so members can fundraise
for endeavors and charities they support, as well as for support of firefighters for needed equipment.
Lakeside Park Association wins Best Tasting Water in California award
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 9:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lakeside Park Association has been recognized with the Best Tasting Water in California award. They received the honor at the annual California Rural Water Association’s Water Expo.
The Lakeside Park Association is a small area of South Lake Tahoe, located just behind the casinos along US50. This historic area is bordered by Park Avenue and Stateline Boulevard from the highway down to Lake Tahoe. This area was subdivided in 1909 into home-size lots used as campgrounds and kept the name Lakeside Park as the first subdivision in El Dorado County.
Zephyr Point hosts 4th annual Halloween Fair - A spectacularly fun family event by the lake
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 7:43pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Zephyr Point Conference Center is hosting its 4th annual Halloween Fair on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This beloved community event offers a festive evening of Halloween-themed activities for families, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe in the fall.
A Night of Spooky Fun for All Ages
Knight Monsters take down Jacksonville for first win in franchise history
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 7:27pm
STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, coming off an overtime loss on Thursday against the Jacksonville Icemen, responded Friday with a 3-1 victory for their first win in franchise history.
Troy Loggins scored an early power-play goal, Brandon Tabakin added a shorthanded tally in the second, and netminder Jesper Vikman made 33 saves to lead Tahoe to victory.
Meet with the author of Tahoe Local, Lessons from the High Life at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 7:16pm
Event Date:
November 19, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Friends of the Library and Trish Tomer aka “Tahoe Trish” for a night of humor, memories, and conversation as she discusses her new book "Tahoe Local, Lessons from the High Life." The event takes place on November 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Letter: Vote for Heather Cade-Bauer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:26pm
Dear Editor, As the San Francisco-based owners of a 10-unit apartment complex in South Lake Tahoe, it was extremely important to us to have someone locally who would act as our liaison with our tenants, and our vendors, and importantly, oversee the maintenance of the property; someone we could totally rely on. For over 15 years, prior to our selling the property in 2021, Heather Cade-Bauer was that person.
City Council candidates answer the questions: Aimi Xistra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:22pm
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates were recently given the opportunity to answer some questions to be published on South Tahoe Now. Candidate Aimi Xistra said hers was never sent and she found it in her "drafts." We are publishing her answers.
Name: Aimi Xistra, Director of Development, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. She has been living in South Lake Tahoe for almost 30 years - since 1997. The beautiful mountains and lake, lots of snow, opportunity, and fun community brought her to Tahoe.
Why are you running for City Council and what are your qualifications?
LTUSD makes leadership changes in Special Education/Student Services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the current 2024/25 school year, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has made some organizational changes to better serve special needs students and staff.
Elizabeth Shepherd*, the former director of Student Services and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), is now focusing solely on SELPA as the Director of Tahoe-Alpine SELPA, while Brenna Dillman has been promoted to Student Services/Special Education Coordinator for the district.
