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Pet foster volunteers needed for Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe as numbers increase
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 3:20pm
The pandemic has led to an unprecedented number of animals in need, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is expanding its reach to help shelters from all over the country, and volunteers are needed.
The HSTT has always been committed to saving and helping 100 percent of the pets in the Truckee and Eastern Placer County area, as well as helping many other shelters whenever possible. In 2021 the HSTT worked with 30 different shelters around the country, rescuing more than 400 animals in the process.
Local Heroes Day at TubeTahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2022 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - TubeTahoe is hosting Local Heroes Day on Sunday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All South Shore, South Lake Tahoe, and Meyers area law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders, and their families, are invited to a fun, free day of tubing.
They are offering the free day as a way of saying "thank you" for protecting the community from the Caldor Fire. Those who had a part in saving the area are being invited to bring a picnic and enjoy a special outdoor event.
2022 Barton Mother's Day Golf Classic May 8, proceeds benefit oncology services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 12:49pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2022 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Health Foundation’s 2022 Mother’s Day Golf Classic will tee off on Sunday, May 8, at Edgewood Golf Course in Stateline, Nev. All funds raised at the event will benefit community members facing cancer through Barton Oncology.
Registration is open to the public.
Barton Oncology provides support and education during cancer treatment and survivorship, offering lab work, radiographic tests, telemedicine visits, diagnostics, and infusion services.
US50 highway improvements from Stateline to Spooner Summit topic of upcoming information booths
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 8:04am
Future traffic improvements along US50 on the east shore of Lake Tahoe will be highlighted at information booths hosted by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The booths will be used to gather public feedback on the initial concepts developed to address concerns identified during the first phase of public outreach last summer.
Review the information and meet with the study team to share thoughts and feedback regarding US50 between Spooner Summit and the California state line. Study representatives will be available at the following times and locations:
Those that Survived, Chautauqua presentation of James Reed, Donner Party survivor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 7:34am
Event Date:
March 26, 2022 - 3:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its history series with a Chautauqua-style presentation, “Those that Survived” on Saturday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Local author and historian David Woodruff takes on the character of Donner Party organizer and survivor, James Reed as he recounts the gripping tale, of the courageous and heroic efforts of himself and others, who saved the lives of 45 of the 81 destitute soles, who were trapped by severe, early-season snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the winter of 1846-47.
Mountain Lakes Estates wins prestigious customer experience award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 7:20am
Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living, an all-inclusive rental community for adults 55-plus in Reno, has received the Pinnacle Quality Insights’ 2022 Customer Experience award.
To qualify, Mountain Lakes Estates satisfied the rigorous demand of scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation across a 12-month average in the categories of Overall Satisfaction, Cleanliness, Response to Problems, Dignity and Respect, Move-In Process, Recommend to Others, and Overall Customer Experience.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District board meeting and candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 4:25pmEvent Date:
March 24, 2022 - 1:00pm
The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District (SLTTID) will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. It will be held both in-person at the LTVA Conference Room, 169 Highway 50, Stateline, and via Zoom.
It will serve as a "Meet the Candidates Forum" for openings on the SLTTID board.
Candidates for the five-member board are:
The 5 current board members
Jerry Bindel, Forest Suites Resort
Rich Bodine, Hotel Azure
Bill Cottrill, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Lisa Underwood, Tahoe Keys Resort
Doug Williams, Cedar Pines Resort
and
Prescribed burn operations set to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 2:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may continue burning piles this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. These prescribed fire operations are expected to continue as conditions allow to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
While natural beauty, lifestyle and recreation make Tahoe a great place to live, housing remains a concern
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many say those who live in the communities around Lake Tahoe live in heaven. In fact, it was Mark Twain who said of Tahoe in 1872, "The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be?--it is the same the angels breathe.”
LTCC to drop mask requirements March 26
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 10:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — COVID-19 positivity rates are declining steadily and, barring the appearance of a new and highly contagious variant, are expected to continue to decline.
Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 9:48am
Event Date:
March 24, 2022 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is held in person in the CCC upstairs conference room at 1949 Apache Ave. There is no Zoom option.
The following is the meeting agenda:
Any person with special needs or who desires further information regarding any matter on the agenda may contact Joe Cardinale at (530) 577-4029. This agenda was posted at the following location in compliance with the
California Open Meeting Law - Tahoe Paradise Recreation &Park District.
Column: Nutrition strategies for your best performance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 8:42am
March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to assess your eating habits. Do your meals match your health goals?
A healthy diet involves choosing foods from all the food groups throughout the day and eating a variety of foods from each food group. Variety ensures we are getting essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, healthy carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats. All are important for a healthy body.
Vail CEO: There is a pivotal shift in company’s direction to focus on employees, housing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 8:36am
Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch wrote a letter to employees of the company, admitting they fell short this season in not creating an "experience of a lifetime" for them while asking employees to still create one for guests. Besides the announcement last week of a $20 minimum wage at all of its 37 resorts, Lynch says the company is committed to securing affordable housing for employees by building on land they own and securing leases in other areas.
Bikini-clad woman accused of setting fires near Echo Summit last summer granted bail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The woman who is suspected of starting three small fires near Aspen Creek Tract in August 2021 made an appearance in El Dorado County Superior Court Friday.
Viola Liu, 43, has been in jail since being arrested at the time of fires.
Warm and dry spring weather prevail for much of the week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 3:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first day of Spring is today, March 20, and the weather isn't taking any time to fit the season. Temperatures will warm rapidly through the week with record temperatures near 80 degrees possible in the valleys and mid-to-upper 60s at Lake Tahoe. Warm temperatures will last through the week with another storm system possible by the end of the weekend or early the following week.
TERC Talk: Upwelling of Lake Tahoe showed water at the bottom is crystal clear
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 3:07pm
This year, on January 5, there were high fives, whooping, and hollering on the UC Davis research vessel. New Year’s Eve had long gone. Everyone had driveways full of snow waiting to be shoveled at home. Why the festivities?
Operation School Bell provides South Lake Tahoe students with much-needed clothing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 2:45pm
The Assistance League Sierra Foothills (ALSF) helps to transform the lives of youth and seniors in El Dorado County through six philanthropic programs. One of those programs, Operation School Bell, provides clothing to students in all school districts and has helped those attending Lake Tahoe Unified School District since 2011. This past year, over 200 children were able to go shopping in a "store" set up at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors office.
Opening on planning commission for El Dorado County District 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 1:59pm
One vacancy exists for the Supervisorial District 5 appointment to the El Dorado County Planning Commission. Residency in Supervisorial District 5 (Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoma) is preferred, but not required.
The Planning Commission is the Board of Supervisors' advisor on land use planning. The Commission reviews matters related to planning and development (e.g., specific plans, rezoning, use permits, and subdivisions). Depending upon provisions in the County Code, the Commission either approves/denies or makes recommendations to the Board regarding land-use proposals.
Column: Patient safety is no accident
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 11:34am
Patient Safety Awareness Week is a time to highlight the daily efforts that go into ensuring patient safety in the healthcare setting. When we talk about patient safety, we’re talking about how hospitals and healthcare organizations protect their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
South Lake Brewing Company hosts free punk show and new release party
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 11:22am
Event Date:
March 25, 2022 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Brewing Company is hosting a free punk show on Friday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. The Bread & Butter Band will be playing covers of all your favorite punk songs.
South Lake Brewing Company's fan-favorite Juice Division Hazy Pale Ale will be released that night along with specialty merch for the occasion. The event will take place at South Lake Brewing Company, 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Visit southlakebeer.com for more information.
DUI crash in South Lake Tahoe sends one to hospital, one to jail
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2022 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 23-year-old man from Freedom, California was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a collision west of the intersection of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd. late Saturday night. At the time, it was the fifth DUI arrest of the weekend for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
SLTPD and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) along with the Cal Tahoe JPA ambulance responded after several calls were made to the 911 dispatch center at 11:21 p.m. March 19.
Learn how to research ancestors at Beginning Genealogy Workshop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/19/2022 - 2:31pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2022 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Learn how to do research on your family's history and find out about your ancestors at the Beginning Genealogy Workshop on Saturday, April 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as they get you started on your journey.
It is free but space is limited. To register, email Rosemary at rosemary.manning@laketahoe.californiadar.org.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/19/2022 - 1:50pm
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.
Report for March 10 - March 16, 2022
3/10
09:30 CIVIL INCIDENT - Occurred on Emerald Bay Rd, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Two men accused of operating a BHO lab that caused a house fire in Meyers enter pleas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 9:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The two men accused of operating an illegal Butane honey oil lab in Meyers that caused a house fire pleaded "no contest" to all charges in El Dorado County Superior Court Friday.
On January 15, 2019, emergency personnel arrived at a home on Tomahawk Lane that was engulfed in flames. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters saw evidence of specialized equipment associated with making Butane honey oil (BHO) concentrated cannabis.
Weekly wrap up of COVID-19 cases for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 5:49pm
Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All are for the week except El Dorado data, which is from yesterday. South Tahoe Now will start to carry only weekly updates every Friday due to the declining cases and hospitalizations.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 11 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,692. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 3.6 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
Apple Bistro served with eviction order due to water, not pandemic violations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 10:29am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Operating without a health permit and racking up fines over $1M couldn't close the Apple Bistro in Placerville, but an eviction from the landlord on Thursday, March 17 appears to have worked, for now.
According to El Dorado County Environmental Management Department (EMD), International Farmers Kitchen, LLC, dba the Apple Bistro, does not operate on approved public water service and instead uses an onsite unapproved auxiliary water supply (well).
Quick moving storm to bring a little snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 9:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fast-moving storm system will move across the region Saturday bringing gusty southwest winds with chances for mountain snow and valley rainfall. A few inches of snow may accumulate along Sierra passes Saturday morning and again in the evening with warmer road temperatures making afternoon accumulations less likely. Possible snow at lake level up to one inch in possible so not the Miracle March needed to help the snowpack and ease the drought.
Temperatures drop during this system with gusty winds from the northeast across the Sierra ridges Tuesday.
Ice House Reservoir to close for renovations this summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 6:10am
Eldorado National Forest has announced Ice House Reservoir recreation areas will be closed during the upcoming visitor season for renovations.
The following facilities will be renovated in 2022:
Ice House Campground
Ice House Dam Day Use Area
Ice House Boat Ramp and Day Use Area
Ice House RV Sanitation Station
For alternative recreation sites in the Eldorado National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado or call 530.644.2324.
Use caution while recreating in post-fire Tamarack area of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 6:00am
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District wants to remind visitors to be aware of their surroundings, stay out of closed campgrounds, and follow warning signs when recreating in the area burned by the 2021 Tamarack Fire near Markleeville, Calif. Burned landscapes present numerous safety hazards for recreationists that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire.
Column: Tackling Tahoe’s housing crisis
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2022 - 5:30am
We shape our community when we come together to care for the whole and trade problems for possibilities. Right now, sentiments in the Lake Tahoe Region around the deepening impacts of the housing crisis reveal a concern for the very wellbeing of our communities, and understandably so. While more and more of Tahoe’s homes sit vacant for much of the year, some of Tahoe’s stewards struggle to live and raise families here. The very individuals who provide an outstanding visitor experience and who help protect our beaches, forests, and lake lack equitable access to the Tahoe dream.
California Tahoe Conservancy grants $1M to local projects including South Lake Tahoe Greenbelt
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 7:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) today announced $1,005,800 in grants to local government agencies. The grants will support projects to expand public access to Lake Tahoe, improve water quality, and increase resilience to climate change.
“We’re excited to support these projects, which will improve water quality, restore natural places in our communities, and make it easier for everyone to access and enjoy Lake Tahoe,” said Conservancy Board Chair and El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel.
As approved by the CTC Board, the grants include:
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to hold off on allowing onsite cannabis consumption
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Onsite consumption of cannabis at one of the licensed retailers in South Lake Tahoe will not be happening this year. The City Council voted 3-1, with Tamara Wallace voting no, and Councilman Cody Bass absent. The vote also included a change to the maximum square footage of cultivation from 5,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet, and it is now allowed that owners and operators may hold more than one non-retail cannabis permit.
Daily COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 4:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 19 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,681. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
Starting Friday, there will be a weekly wrap-up and no longer daily updates unless the current trend changes and the daily rates and hospitalizations start to rise again.
There are now 4.1 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
Detours next week on US50 over Echo Summit as hill stabilization continues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After another large boulder fell onto US50 over Echo Summit on Wednesday, more emergency work on the hillside is needed. Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling on the stretch of US500 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe to traffic controls and detours during rock scaling and slope stabilization workaround Echo Summit.
"Imag[in]ing America" contemporary photography exhibition by Jennifer Garza-Cuen
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 - 4:00pm ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The public is invited to the opening reception at the Melphop Gallery for "Imag[in]ing America," a contemporary photography exhibition by Jennifer Garza-Cuen. The gallery is located at 210 Elks Point Road in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
The reception is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location
Melhop Gallery º7077
210 Elks Point Rd
Zephyr Cove
United States
See map: Google Maps
TERC:Talk on the hydrological underpinnings of watershed response to drought across California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 11:37am
Event Date:
March 31, 2022 - 12:00pm
What are the hydrological underpinnings of watershed response to drought across California? The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be delving into the subject on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Droughts are increasing in severity and frequency, yet the patterns of forest mortality and streamflow reduction are not entirely explained by above-ground factors, like plant density or snowpack.
Collection of art books from the late David Foster to be featured at Friends of the Library sale
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 8:52am
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A selection of books from the family of South Lake Tahoe's illustrious artist David Foster will be featured at the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Joanne Foster, David's widow, donated his collection of art books to be generously given away, at no cost, in an effort to share David's love of art.
Gardnerville man pleads guilty to interference with flight crew, faces 20 years in prison
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2022 - 8:39am
A Gardnerville, Nevada man pleaded guilty on Monday to interference with flight crew members and assault during a flight from Seattle to Las Vegas.
Daily COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 5:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 6 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,662. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
Starting Friday, there will be a weekly wrap-up and no longer daily updates unless the current trend changes and the daily rates and hospitalizations start to rise again.
There are now 5.0 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
$29.2M approved to protect Lake Tahoe's environment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 2:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A federal bill was signed into law on March 15 that delivers additional critical investments to improve Tahoe’s environment, protect its delicate ecology, and support its community.
With concerted support from Tahoe’s federal delegation, Tahoe will receive $23.8 million through the Lake Restoration Act, plus $3.4 million from the previously approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and $2 million in Community Project Funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation in the fiscal year 2022.
Rely on sober drivers, not luck, this St. Patrick's Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 12:10pm
This St. Patrick’s Day the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds
drivers to avoid taking chances and make the right decision to have a sober ride home if their plans include alcohol. Unfortunately, the party often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the streets and endangering countless lives.
TTD seeks members for Incline Village Mobility Committee to identify transit hub
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 11:59am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is eeking Incline Village residents, businesses and transit users to join the Incline Village Mobility Committee. This committee is being created to advise consultants and staff in identifying possible transit hub opportunities.
The TTD board purchased the old Incline Elementary School in 2021. This site could be an identified transit hub, or the committee may identify other opportunities. The old site needs revitalization, but TTD has never committed to that being a new transit hub.
Longtime local business, BioSpirit Day Spa, passes to team member
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BioSpirit Day Spa changed hands this week when the founder, Teresa Bertrand, sold the business to team member Mickala Hoyt, an esthetician at the spa.
Bertrand started the business 18 years ago at the former Timber Cove Resort. The business expanded and moved to its current location on Ski Run Boulevard in 2011. Offering massage, facials, waxing, body treatments, and a full line of skin care products, the spa has eight practitioners. Clients can take advantage of the steam room, get InfraRed treatments, hydrafacials and peels.
Vail commits to $20 per hour minimum wage and resort improvements next season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 5:01am
Vail Resorts announced changes at its North American resorts in the 2022/23 season that will include a bump of the minimum wage to $20 per hour while maintaining all career and leadership wage differentials to provide a significant increase in pay to all of its hourly employees. This announcement was made on March 14.
Maureen Stuhlman honored during SLT Council meeting as member of historic Mighty Macs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 8:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In honor of Women's History Month, Maureen Stuhlman of the South Lake Tahoe Code Enforcement team was celebrated during Tuesday's City Council meeting. Not only has she been an integral member of the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) enforcement team since 2013, but she was also a member of the championship college basketball team known as the Mighty Macs from small Immaculata College. The school is credited with being the birthplace of modern American women’s basketball and the subject of the 2011 movie, The Mighty Macs.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 5:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 29 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,656. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 5.0 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1425 cases - +0
Letter: SLT Republican Women welcomed candidates and county supervisor at monthly meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 1:41pm
On March 10, 2022, the South Lake Tahoe Republican Women hosted a luncheon with guest speaker Mark Treat, Assistant to George Turnboo, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors District II. The presentation included an interesting and varied background on Supervisor Turnboo, his desire to maintain a rural lifestyle, and his efforts to address important issues facing El Dorado County including fire safety, logging, water, and sensible growth.
Next Coffee with the Mayor to focus on homelessness and mental health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 10:38am
Event Date:
March 25, 2022 - 8:30am
Join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook and Police Chief David Stevenson for an important conversation about homelessness and mental health at the next Coffee With The Mayor.
While learning more about the City's current efforts, help them take a closer look at the issues and identify solutions.
They are out in the community not just to share, but also to listen. So join them and be part of the conversation and solutions.
When: Friday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Cuppa Tahoe - 2054 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Back Meeting Room
Wylder Resort Hope Valley history series continues with “A Nice Place to Visit"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 10:10am
Event Date:
March 19, 2022 - 3:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its history series on Saturday, March 19, with “A Nice Place to Visit.” Using many rare photographs and extensive research, local author and historian David Woodruff examines the puzzling question, “How did a company, whose business was mining, processing and selling laundry soap, come to build a luxury hotel rivaling the finest of Europe, in a location with perhaps one of the least marketable names (Death Valley) imaginable?”
The 50-minute program is free and open to the public and will be presented inside the Resort’s heated tent at 3:00 p.m.
Worth the heartache: Fostering animals at the end
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 9:44am
On Bingo’s last night, we cuddled on the floor so he could more easily get up and walk the two feet to his water bowl, which he visited frequently, but had stopped drinking from. That was one of the indications that this sweet old kitty was not much longer for this world. I felt his soft purr and thanked him for teaching me so much in the two short weeks that he’d spent with me in foster.
