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Dangberg Historic Park announces Summer Festival

Family fun, lively bands, and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands, and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.

A returning favorite event is the Kite Weekend on Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, from 10 am until 3 pm both days. Cameron and Reina Kauffman of Coolkiter.com will bring their assortment of big and beautiful kites, kites for high wind and kites for no wind.

“We are always happy to let the public try our kites and we just really enjoy sharing our passion,” said Cameron Kauffman.

Tahoe Douglas Fire offering free homeowner defensible space assistance

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) knows homeowners can't wait to get to their spring yard maintenance tasks and has resources available for creating defensible space, all at no cost to Tahoe Douglas fire area residents.

Barton Health Foundation - Heart Safe Community CPR Training

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Health Foundation hosted an AED/CPR training session on Wednesday, April 27, as part of their Heart Safe Community program. In partnership with Barton Education, 24 teachers
and administrators at South Lake Tahoe Middle School received training on the usage of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and learned how to administer CPR.

The Barton Health Foundation donated an AED to the school earlier this year. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), quick access to an AED significantly increases survival rates.

Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe donates $45,000 to local organizations

STATELINE, Nev. – As part of Caesars Foundation’s $3.3 million donations to organizations across the U.S., Harrah’s & Harveys Lake Tahoe has donated $45,000 to Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), Friends of Ski Run Park and Carson City Senior Center/Meals on Wheels.

El Dorado County Supervisor Candidate Q & A: Kenny Curtzwiler

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Each of the four candidates for El Dorado County supervisor for District V were asked the same set of 13 questions, and they are being published once per day this week in the order received.

1. Why are you qualified to be the supervisor for District V? How long have you lived full-time in Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County?

El Nido Motel transformed into Bird's Nest Supportive Housing Community

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After receiving funds from the State of California Homekey program, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) purchased three motels in South Lake Tahoe to be transformed into units for those experiencing homelessness.

One of those motels, the El Nido Motel, has been renovated and is now called the Bird's Nest supportive housing community, centrally located at 2215 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes company, makes commitment to Douglas County Community & Senior Center

MINDEN, Nev. – The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced that it will renew its annual support of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.

Seasonal closure of Upper Truckee Marsh through July - no dogs allowed

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced the start of the annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh. From May 1 through July 31, people must keep their dogs out of the sensitive marsh habitat to protect birds, such as the red-winged blackbird, and other wildlife during the breeding season.

Beginning August 1, leashed dogs may again enter the closed areas of the Marsh.

The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the Upper Truckee River, remains open for year-round leashed dog access.

Be a part of the solution during public workshops on recreation and tourist management

Event Date: 
May 18, 2022 (All day)

With a goal of inspiring everyone to take care of Tahoe, a series of workshops are being held as a destination stewardship plan is created that will balance the needs of Lake Tahoe’s environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. Lake Tahoe residents, community members, and stakeholders interested in the responsible management of tourism and recreation are invited to take part in the workshops.

Snapshot Day volunteers needed for May 21 event

Event Date: 
May 21, 2022 - 9:00am

Snapshot Day is a citizen science water quality monitoring event that takes place every May with the goal of connecting the community with its watershed.

Volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take water samples from creeks, streams, and smaller lakes, as well as Lake Tahoe itself, to get a snapshot at one moment in time of the water quality of the Tahoe-Truckee watershed.

El Dorado County Supervisor Candidate Q & A: Tamara Wallace

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Each of the four candidates for El Dorado County supervisor for District V were asked the same set of 13 questions, and they are being published once per day this week in the order received.

1. Why are you qualified to be the supervisor for District V? How long have you lived full-time in Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County?

Caltrans doing work Wednesday on I-80 between Truckee and Nevada state line

Caltrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound motorists to expect travel delays and a lane reduction between Truckee and the Nevada state line Wednesday, May 4 for various maintenance activities.

From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans will have the #2 (right) lane of I-80 eastbound closed from just east of the Hinton Overcrossing to Floriston.

Sculpture at new events center to be made of trash found in Lake Tahoe, vote now for favorite

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Following the unprecedented year-long scuba clean-up of Lake Tahoe by Clean Up The Lake, the Tahoe Fund with support from Tahoe Blue Vodka, commissioned artists to create a sculpture using some of the recovered items from the Lake.

Column ~ Mental Health Awareness Month: Motivation for exercise

Exercise and movement, whether outside or in a gym, increase blood circulation and have a profound effect on your mood. Exercise is a great tool when considering lifestyle modifications to improve your quality of life and overall well-being.

Though the end game is clear, like losing weight or being able to continue doing the activities you love, it’s not always easy to find the motivation to exercise. By using the Self-Determination Theory, we identify three key components of motivation to implement a routine and encourage a thriving athlete: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Free Junior Giants Play Ball Clinic in South Lake Tahoe May 22

Event Date: 
May 22, 2022 (All day)

With the start of the Junior Giants season right around the corner, we want to invite you to an interactive and introductory baseball and softball skills event!

Join us for a FREE, hour-long event to learn some basic drills in a fun environment for players of every skill level.

This event is open to players ages 5-13 and will take place at South Tahoe Middle School Softball Field, 1100 Lyons Ave, South Lake Tahoe for one day only on Sunday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m., please arrive at 10:30 a.m. to check in at the registration table.

Fundraising drive and event for "Building Bright Futures" with the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
May 12, 2022 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2022 is dedicated to supporting bright futures for children and is launching a fundraiser to help furnish the new Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe building. To double the impact, Desolation Hotel and Maggie's Restaurant, and Untethered Workspace have joined the efforts and will match all monetary donations up to $50,000 from May 4 through May 31.

Fire starts in Rabe Meadow at Lake Tahoe, quickly doused

STATELINE, Nev. - On a day that the high winds could have made any small fire turn rather large in minutes, the community is lucky a fire at the Lam Watah Trail in Rabe Meadows was put out quickly.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) and its Zephyr crew and new Shoreline crew wildland firefighters were able to quickly jump on the fire Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Tahoe fire agencies gear up for 2022 wildfire season with prevention, awareness campaign

As California and Nevada enter a third year of drought, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is leveling up the region’s preparedness efforts by implementing the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign. The campaign will run from May through October, highlighting the message: “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.”

Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit at next Wylder Hope Valley history presentation

Event Date: 
May 7, 2022 - 3:00pm

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Saturday, May 7 with a presentation, Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit. Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape one of America’s most favorite and well-used mountain traffic corridors.

Another roller coaster weather week ahead for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy westerly winds into Monday as the next low-pressure system arrives. Expect widespread gusty winds Monday (wind advisory Monday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) which could lead to travel and recreation impacts as well as increased fire danger, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Additional storms are possible into the second week of May as the active weather pattern persists.

15 years in the making, Ski Run Community Park groundbreaking celebration held

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community came out in support of Ski Run Community Park on Sunday, celebrating the first scoops of the shovels in a family-oriented groundbreaking.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Log for Lake Tahoe

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 April 21 - April 27, 2022

4/21

10:34 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Roadrunner on Us Hwy 50. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Pearl Harbor Survivor Garfield “Gar” Ware ~1923 - 2022

Garfield “Gar” Ware, 99, passed away peacefully at his home in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Wind advisory in place for Lake Tahoe Monday, advisories possible again at end of the week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for Lake Tahoe on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with gusts up to 100 mph possible across the Sierra ridge.

Winds will be from the west, 20-30 mph with gusts at lake level up to 55 mph expected, with stronger gusts in wind-prone areas.

Waves are expected to be 2 to 4 feet on area lakes in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

Bomb threat at South Tahoe High Friday disrupts school, nothing found

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTDP) is investigating a bomb threat that was phoned into South Tahoe High School on Friday.

SLTPD searched the campus and nothing suspicious was found.

"This event was disheartening and disruptive, it's just very unfortunate that someone would do this," said Lake Tahoe Unified School Disrict PIO Shannon Chandler.

Single lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as NDOT conducts repairs

STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be replacing roadside drainage berms and guardrail along Kingsbury Grade beginning May 2.

From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays from May 2 through mid-June, one-way traffic will be in place on sections of the roadway as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate directions of travel. The work will take place on small sections of the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade.

Sign up for Jr Giants in South Lake Tahoe, paid position available and volunteers/coaches needed

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Play Ball! The Junior Giants are returning to South Lake Tahoe this summer, and registration is now open. Junior Giants is a free non-competitive and coed baseball program for children ages 5-18. The program offers equipment, uniforms, program incentives, and coaches' training.

Anyone can play. Junior Giants help kids lead, succeed and have fun. The season runs from June 13 to August 15.

Divisions:
T-Ball Baseball Ages 5-6
Minors Softball Ages 7-9
Minors Baseball Ages 7-9
Majors Softball Ages 10-13
Majors Baseball Ages 10-13

South Lake Tahoe $5 Dump Day set for June 11

Event Date: 
June 11, 2022 - 8:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The big day has been set by South Tahoe Refuse and Clean Tahoe: The annual return of $5 Dump Day! It's the one day a year the community can get rid of all the unwanted, unused stuff in the garage, the house, and the backyard, for just $5 a load.

On June 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., California residents can bring in a carload to South Tahoe Refuse. The cost is $10 for Nevada residents.

South Lake Tahoe Grocery Outlet named 2022 Best of South Lake Tahoe in their category

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is awards season in the country, and a new one was just given to the Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe. The local store was selected as the winner of the 2022 Best of South Lake Tahoe award in their category.

Notice to other winners in South Lake Tahoe will be happening over the next few weeks. The entire list of winners will be posted on the website after all recipients have been contacted.

Letter: Unrelenting support of candidate Tamara Wallace for District 5 Supervisor

To Whom it May Concern: We are writing to demonstrate our unrelenting support of candidate Tamara Wallace for District 5 Supervisor. We have known Mrs. Wallace to be an honorable public servant who stands by her word and decisions. She works tirelessly in her community both professionally and in her personal time. She is a conservative who understands that meeting in the middle is the only method to collaborate on matters that affect her constituents and the County as a whole, regardless of her political party.

Letter: The Caldor Fire through a 14-year-old's eyes

Unbeknownst to grandpa Bill Mitchell, his grandson Angelo is studying poetry in 9th grade English. He was asked to write a poem about something important, and he chose the Caldor Fire. Angelo has visited the Lake Tahoe area for Christmas and Spring Break for the past 11 years and plans on attending Lake Tahoe Community College.

South Lake Tahoe Caldor Fire

The fires melt my heart as much as it burns
I see blue, I see green in that nice scene
Anyone who leaves always returns
So many small bugs I think there’s fifteen
The fish that I see looks so carefree

Palisades Tahoe extends operations to May 30

Palisades Tahoe has announced the extension of its ski season to a new projected closing of May 30, 2022. With April bringing not showers, but seven feet of new snow, the resort said they will once again have Lake Tahoe’s longest winter season.

After this week, Palisades is moving to weekends only — that’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only until Memorial Day Weekend, at which time they will also operate on Monday. Lifts will be open from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. for now, but if they start to see significant snowmelt, they may shift hours to 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

City prepared to reopen Bijou Golf Course if parking lot lease agreement can be negotiated

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council is being asked to authorize a new three-year lease agreement with Bydand Unlimited Trust for the driveway and parking lot adjacent to Bijou Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

The City of South Lake Tahoe owns and maintains the 9-hole golf course, but does not own the driveway and parking area which is owned by Mary McCall and the trust.

At its Tuesday, May 3 meeting, Council will consider approving a lease similar to one that has been in place since 1983, except for the last two years when the course was closed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

South Lake Tahoe man dies in crash on Black Bart Avenue

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 75-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday afternoon after driving off the roadway and striking a power pole. At about 1:20 p.m., the local man was heading northbound in a black Ford F-150 on Black Bart Avenue when, for unknown reasons, left the roadway. It is unknown at this time if speed played a factor or if it was a medical condition.

The driver was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries at 2:17 p.m.

The driver has been identified as Joseph B. Hansen.

George Whittell, Jr. up next at Eastern Sierra History Series at Wylder Resort Hope Valley

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 - 3:00pm

Find out about one of Lake Tahoe’s most colorful characters, Lake Tahoe’s Eccentric-George Whittell, Jr. on Saturday, April 30 as Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its interpretive programs on Eastern Sierra history.

Four cubs who spent winter at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care released into wild

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four bear cubs who spent the winter at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) have been released back into the wild near their original homes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released Ponderosa, Bodie, Thelma and Louise.

LTWC thanked CDFW for their partnership, planning, and preparation for the big release dates.

Food Bank of El Dorado County hosting evening of food, music in support of Caldor Fire survivors.

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 - 5:00pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Food Bank of El Dorado County is hosting an evening of fun for the community on Saturday, April 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be an evening of live music, food, beverages, and the groundbreaking of the new Emergency Resource Center.

This is not a fundraiser, and everything will be free of charge.

All Caldor Fire survivors attending must be preregistered in order to receive monetary assistance.

Nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, agencies, and individuals wishing to have a booth at the event are welcome.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park opening delayed a few days for Gondola maintenance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has moved from winter operations to a focus on summer activities, including a larger operational footprint starting in June, of which its iconic Gondola is a focal point.

Part of Heavenly's preparation work includes completion of annual maintenance on the Gondola, and this year, it requires access to several Gondola towers located within the Van Sickle Bi-State Park. This will necessitate the closure of a portion of the park in the interest of safety (including road access), beginning May 2, with an anticipated end date of May 5.

Sand Harbor boat ramp to remain closed for the summer, Cave Rock to operate with extended hours

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Due to continued low water levels, the Sand Harbor boat ramp will remain closed for the upcoming summer. Beginning on May 27 at 6:00 a.m., the Sand Harbor boat ramp parking lot will be opened to provide a limited number of parking spaces for vehicles with kayaks and paddleboards, as well as parking for oversized vehicles.

Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Thursday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Expect winds from the west, 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 1 to 3 feet.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

The forecast is for sunny skies with a high near 50 with a low tonight of 25.

Gusty winds are expected to return Saturday, and at this time gust up to 25 mph are expected.

El Dorado County Supervisors sending TOT increase to the voters; allocate $7.6M in current TOT funds

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During their special budget meeting Monday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved an allocation of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds and approved a ballot measure that would increase the TOT tax in El Dorado County.

They will be asking voters to support a special tax increase charged to those using motels, hotels, and vacation home rentals for the West Slope, going from 10 percent TOT to 12 percent TOT, and from 10 percent to 14 percent in the unincorporated areas of Lake Tahoe.

Column: A team effort - Quality care at home

Recovering at home, rather than in a hospital, is often a preference for many patients. It can mean greater independence and convenience providing relief for family and caregivers. Home health services continue to gain popularity among patients, medical providers, and insurers alike due to the efficient and effective nature of the services offered.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care to accept volunteer applications

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Volunteers are needed at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), and for the first time in two years, they are accepting applications starting May 7.

LTWC’s animal care team and seasonal volunteers care for hundreds of wild birds and animals at their South Lake Tahoe facility. Animal care teams provide the much-needed medical care, sustenance, and enrichment - all skills to ensure their patients’ successful return to the wild.

Auditions being held for "Silent Sky," a new play at the Boathouse Theater

Event Date: 
April 28, 2022 - 6:00pm

Calling all actresses and actors! Auditions are being held on Thursday, April 28 for the play "Silent Sky." The play will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater this summer, June 23, 24, 26, 30, & July 1 & 2.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue hosting Wildfire Safety Expo

Event Date: 
May 14, 2022 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue will be hosting the
annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School.

The Wildfire Safety Expo is a free community event intended to provide information on how to be fire safe during this upcoming wildfire season. Each year, wildfire behavior progressively becomes more ferocious. Living in a mountain town means we need to be extra vigilant with our preparedness. Local agencies will be on-site to hand out preparedness information materials and other cool free schwag!

Fatal wrong way crash on US-395 at Airport Road in Minden

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 22-year-old Gardnerville woman has been identified as the person who died in a crash after being hit by a wrong-way driver on Saturday, April 23.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police (NSP) responded to the scene at 4:07 a.m. after receiving reports of a wrong-way crash on US-395 southbound at Airport Road in Minden.

UC Davis: Microplastics can carry land-based parasites to ocean, affecting wildlife and human health

Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

The study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens. It found that microplastics can make it easier for disease-causing pathogens to concentrate in plastic-contaminated areas of the ocean.

South Lake Tahoe celebrates School Bus Driver's Day

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - School bus drivers and the mechanics who keep the buses moving play an important role in the daily lives of children. The drivers are tasked with the vital responsibility of protecting children on their way to and from school.

Cody Bass arraignment on misdemeanor charges moved to May

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been months South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Cody Bass was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. On September 25, 2021, Bass was driving his Tesla back to South Lake Tahoe when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) saw his car parked near Twin Bridges at 2:30 a.m. with Bass asleep behind the wheel.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe distributing free pet emergency bags donated by Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

As many experienced in the Caldor and Tamarack fires in 2021, evacuating is a very emotional and difficult task for those without pets, and even more daunting for those with dogs and cats.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) will be distributing "to-go" bags for pets starting Friday, April 29, 2022.

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