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New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:33pm
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the month of March 2021:
3/1
3678 LARCH AVE LLC APTS
BTC 1031 MOSS ROAD LLC
COMMUNICATION SQUARE LLC
3/3
DEBBIE GRIEST ART
RIDGE ELECTRIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TOULOUSE ENTERPRISES LLC
3/4
BIDE CORPORATION
3/5
969 BROCKWAY AVENUE LLC
AMERICAN WINDOWS INC
3/8
KENDALL NORTHROP COSMETOLOGY
3/11
VICTORY WOODWORKS INC
3/15
DABELLA
3/17
DEEDS AND MORE
POLISHED PERFECT CLEANING
SOUTH SHORE STYLE
TAHOE CONCESSIONS LLC
TAHOE MOBILE SCREENS
TAHOE TESSIES BEACH BITES
3/19
Long awaited $5 Dump Day on June 12 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 11:07am
Event Date:
June 12, 2021 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, Clean Tahoe is holding the first of two $5 Dump Days this year on Saturday, June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The cost of $5 per vehicle load is for California residents. For Nevada residents, the cost is $10 per vehicle. U-Hauls and oversized trucks will be extra and priced by size.
All mattresses, box springs, televisions, computers, and is free. Refrigerators are $20.
The on-side document shredding is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and provided by the Eagle Project. The limit is 3 boxes per household.
“May the 4th” Tahoe Truckee Humane Society adoption day and donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 10:41am
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is hosting a donation drive and adoption event Tuesday, May 4 in honor of “Star Wars Day.” There will be $30,000 available to match donations, meaning that the generosity of the community will go twice as far to help animals in need.
Volunteers needed for Snapshot Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 9:57am
Event Date:
May 15, 2021 - 8:00am 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.
On the morning of Saturday, May 15, volunteers will 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 of water quality in the Tahoe-Truckee watershed at a single moment in time.
Location
Various South Lake Tahoe locations
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Star Tours resumes stargazing events this summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 9:06am
Tahoe Star Tours invites those visiting North Lake Tahoe and Truckee to view the brilliant skies above during docent-led evenings Thursdays and Saturdays from June 17 through September 4, 2021. New this year, in addition to stargazing through computerized Celestron telescopes, guests can join in for a binocular tour using a pair of Celestron binoculars. This element of the tour begins with instruction on using binoculars for stargazing led by one of the Cosmoarium Star Guides and includes the use of the binoculars until the event ends.
Warm through mid-week in South Lake Tahoe; Cooling off some by end of the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 5:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure will build over the west coast with warming temperatures through mid-week. Pacific low pressure will bring increased winds Thursday and Friday along with cooler temperatures into next weekend, but precipitation chances are relatively slim, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Sierra State Parks Foundation brings back Bear Box Art fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 4:28pm
The Sierra State Parks Foundation is bringing back the Bear Box Art Fundraiser to North Lake Tahoe. This fundraiser joins the non-profit with local artists with the goal of raising funds while supporting a trifecta: California State Parks, local artists and beautifying Lake Tahoe one bear box at a time.
Walking or bicycling to school promoted during Nevada Moves Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 3:58pm
Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events that promote walking or bicycling to school on Nevada Moves Week May 3-7. Nevada families and schoolchildren are encouraged to take part in safe walk or bicycle activities.
In its twelfth year, Nevada Moves promotes safe walking and biking to school, as well as other physical activity. Walking and other physical activities are planned for Carson City, Lyon, Douglas, and other school districts across the state.
Roadwork scheduled around Lake Tahoe for week of 5/3 - 5/9/21
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 9:53am
Several different agencies have roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin from spring to fall. Each week we publish projects planned by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the County of El Dorado, and the City of South Lake Tahoe. Until May, road work in the Lake Tahoe area will be limited.
NDOT - Lake Tahoe and Douglas County
Valhalla announces summer season of Boathouse Theater shows and Grand Lawn concerts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 8:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After missing a year of shows due to the pandemic, Valhalla Tahoe is once again hosting a summer of entertainment on the Grand Lawn and in the Boathouse Theater. This year is the 25th anniversary of the old boathouse being preserved and recreated as a lakefront theater. Tickets are already on sale for this special summer treat.
Shows:
James Garner - June 15, 4:30 pm - Grand Lawn
Tahoe IMpROv Players - June 22, July 26, Aug. 3, and Aug. 10, 7:30 pm - Boathouse Theatre
Murdered to Death - June 30-July 3, July 6-9, 7:30 pm - Boathouse Theatre
Land your dream job at Tahoe Works virtual job fair
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 5:36pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Chamber is hosting the 2021 Tahoe Works Virtual Job Fair on May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by El Dorado County and ADVANCE.
Attendees can apply directly for jobs, set up interviews, and live video
chat with employers from in and beyond the Tahoe Basin.
Regional Transportation Plan approved for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 5:16pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has unanimously approved a new transportation plan and policies that will do more to reduce reliance on the automobile and get projects on the ground than any previous plan. The plan has received broad support from Lake Tahoe transportation organizations, and more than 8.500 people participated throughout the process of its adoption.
May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 5:00am
By residing in the Wildland Urban Interface (the zone where natural environments intersect human development), we take on the extra responsibility of living with wildfire.
However, living with wildfire at Lake Tahoe isn't just an individual journey—it's a team effort between ourselves, our neighbors, and federal, state, and local agencies. It is a partnership, and we all play a role.
May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the road and “go safely”
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 5:00am
May is both National Bike Month and National Bicycle Safety Month. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is encouraging drivers to slow down when passing bicyclists, and asking bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road.
SLTPD will be conducting special traffic enforcement details throughout the month of May targeting vehicle and bicycle interactions in an effort to reduce collisions and injuries.
SLTPD suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:
Drivers
Douglas County reopening plan approved by Nevada, new rules start May 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/01/2021 - 5:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Nevada COVID Task Force has approved Douglas County's recovery plan, Moving Forward. Starting Saturday, May 1, the plan submitted by the Douglas County Commissioners goes into effect.
The biggest changes will be for a return to 100 percent occupancy for businesses unless governed by a licensing board such as the Nevada Gaming Control Board or the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology.
Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in 7 days via canoe, kayak or SUP for science
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 7:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Join Scott Fitzgerrell and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center Director Geoff Schladow as they lead a kayak expedition around Lake Tahoe in support of the Citizen Science Tahoe app June 21-27, 2021.
Paddlers will travel counterclockwise in 6-10 mile segments to circumnavigate the lake over seven days. You are welcome to join for as many days as you are able. Paddleboards and canoes are also welcome.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 23 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 1 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 5 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 3 in North County, 4 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 8 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor enters race for El Dorado County Supervisor
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 3:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace announced today that she has submitted paperwork to the Secretary of State and El Dorado County Elections Department concerning her forming a committee to run for the County District 5 Supervisor seat. The second term of current Supervisor Sue Novasel runs until November 2022, the same date as Wallace's current term on the City Council expires.
Go Fund Me account started for family of South Tahoe High student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 3:39pm
A funeral was held Friday for Brianna Murillo, a student at South Tahoe High School. A fundraiser has been set up to help the family to help with funeral expenses and support during this difficult time.
Brianna's mother is a classroom aide at South Tahoe Middle School.
Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 seeks new members and contributions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., - The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe has re-opened for business. Members and their guests are welcome once again and community events, including the annual Farmer’s Market, will resume this season. Post 795 has proudly served the Lake Tahoe community for 75 years but has struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic as so many other small businesses have, and they are looking for help from the Lake Tahoe Community.
Enchanted Florist donating portion of Mother's Day sales to Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:18am
Remember mom with flowers on Mother's Day and bring a smile to her face while also supporting Between Horses and Humans. Enchanted Florist of South Lake Tahoe is donating five percent of all Mother's Day sales from May 7-9 to the nonprofit that empowers children while building their leadership skills and self-esteem through horses.
“We are proud to have a local business help support this much-needed program,” said Laura Maffitt, a volunteer at Between Horses and Humans. “Words cannot describe how the impact of this program has made a difference in so many young lives."
100% of proceeds at Aleworx Kentucky Derby party go to Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 10:29am
Event Date:
May 1, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will be the beneficiary of Saturday's Derby Day party at Lake Tahoe AleWorx and The Cocktail Corner.
May 1 is the Kentucky Derby so grab those Derby Hats and enjoy Mint Juleps as the running of the 147th derby.
Live music is from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from the One Way Street Band. The race starts at 3:57 p.m. but enjoy the day's festivities at AleWorx while supporting students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. One hundred percent of the profits from the event go to the Foundation.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 5:00am
An abundance of information is available about the COVID-19 vaccines and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, especially when information may be shared from friends and family online. Myths about the vaccine have multiplied in the months since Americans began receiving vaccinations.
Cheers for Charity at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe raising funds for Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 5:00am
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe invites guests to enjoy "Cheers for Charity" every Sunday in May. The casino's first open bar event will feature complimentary select cocktails and a live DJ at the Center Bar from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Donations will be collected all month to benefit Bread and Broth, the South Lake Tahoe nonprofit whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community.
Drinks are free, but donations are always welcome.
New executive director for Child Advocates of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 5:00am
Child Advocates of El Dorado County’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Deanna Santana as its new executive director. Deanna brings a wealth of strategic communication and leadership experience, along with a passion for protecting the youth in our communities.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary awards gift cards to first responders and teachers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 6:14pm
The Rotary Club of Tahoe Douglas recently purchased and awarded more than $7,000 of the Tahoe Chamber Go Local gift cards as a way of saying thank you to local first responders and teachers for their service during the pandemic.
The club purchased 150 of the $50 denomination cards and distributed them to all local Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies, Tahoe Douglas Fire personnel, and the teaching and support staff of both Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary school.
Barton Foundation to give $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits addressing unmet health needs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation will be issuing $100,000 in grants to nonprofits in the community who work with those facing hunger, mental health, and unmet health needs.
The results of the Community Health Needs Assessment determine the areas their funds will support. Mental Health, Substance Use and Access to Care rank highest among a long list of concerns in the Lake Tahoe region. The Barton Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide support for members of the community who face these issues.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 12 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 4 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 2. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Residential burn permits available for El Dorado and Placer counties; Banned in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 3:23pm
Starting May 1, residents in unincorporated areas of El Dorado County, Placer County, and Alpine County will be able to receive a residential burn permit. The permits are available to the public for free and allow homeowners to burn dry landscape vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates from the landowner’s property.
The City of South Lake Tahoe does not allow for residential burning at this time due to concerns of wildfire.
Flags to fly at half-staff for former South Lake Tahoe Police Chief and El Dorado County Supervisor Dave Solaro
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 11:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once called the "cornerstone" of South Lake Tahoe, Dave Solaro left his mark on a community he represented for 36 years, first as a police officer, then through the ranks to the police chief, director of public safety, and El Dorado County supervisor.
Solaro passed away Tuesday in Hilton Head, South Carolina, his home since leaving South Lake Tahoe in 2005. He was 78.
Work resumes on Tahoe South Event Center at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 9:46am
STATELINE, Nev. - Construction on the new Tahoe South Events Center will resume on Monday, May 3, 2021, after the seasonal halt of activity on the site in the parking lot of MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. New construction fences are up in preparation for excavation, concrete, and foundation work. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2022.
Vaccine clinic at Heavenly on Friday - many slots still available
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 9:17am
Barton Health, in partnership with the State of California and Vail Resorts, will host a Pfizer vaccine clinic on Friday, April 30 at Heavenly Ski Resort’s California Base Lodge, 3860 Saddle Rd., South Lake Tahoe.
Appointments MUST be made in advance through California's MyTurn system; you will also schedule your corresponding 2nd dose appointment on May 21 through this system - https://myturn.ca.gov/.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 8:55am
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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/04/21/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
4/19
10:54 a.m. - Private Property Tow - Apache Ave
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 5 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 1 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, -1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 95.
High elevation garden workshops free and virtual this spring
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 3:33pm
If you grow food in Lake Tahoe or are thinking about it, a seven-part virtual series on high elevation gardening may be just what you need!
UC Davis TERC, Slow Food Lake Tahoe, UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are bringing back the Grow Your Own: High Elevation Gardening Series Workshops for the 2021 gardening season. They are all held on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.n.
Be "bear aware" - Keep Tahoe bears healthy
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 2:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow is melting in the Lake Tahoe region and a mild winter has given way to a bustling early spring for wildlife in the area. Bears have emerged from their dens and are on the move and hungry.
Live at Lakeview organizers hope to have a couple of shows in August
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 1:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Live at Lakeview music series on the shore of Lake Tahoe was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic but organizers are still hoping to try and have a few concerts in August.
In a normal year, Live at Lakeview starts the first Thursday of summer, then weekly until Labor Day. The start is on hold until all mask mandates and social distancing
restrictions are lifted for the state of California.
Another change in lawyers postpones next trial in 2016 South Lake Tahoe murder case
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been 5 years, two months and 29 days since Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. was killed in South Lake Tahoe over a planned sale of 104 pounds of marijuana outside of a motel room.
Local law enforcement quickly rounded up the group of suspects from Vallejo, California to Harrison County, Texas, and Oklahoma City.
Arrested were (Arrest dates and suspect name, age at the time of arrest)
2/16/16 - Tristan Batten, 18, was arrested in Vallejo, Calif.
Truckee, Tahoe City and North Lake Tahoe cancel 4th of July firework and activities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 7:11am
Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual July 3 fireworks at Kings Beach, and the Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee and Tahoe City. Canceled events include the Fourth of July parade, which encompasses the Firecracker Mile in Historic Downtown Truckee, and any other events that take place through July 4 in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
North and South Lake Tahoe casinos have "win" of $62 million in March
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 9:02pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Casinos in the state of Nevada shut down in March 2020 as the coronavirus started to put its grip on public activity. The monthly report of Nevada's non-restricted gaming licensees reflects the dramatic stoppage of gaming activity.
The Gaming Control Board (GCB) reported a total “gaming win” of $1,066,979,987 for the month of March 2021. This amounts to a 72.66 percent increase compared to March 2020, when licensees reported a gaming win of $617,971,174 when they were open just half of the month.
Annual reminder: Now is the time to set traps for yellow jacket queens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 7:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Your actions this week can prevent thousands of yellow jackets wrecking havoc on your summertime picnic or backyard gardening efforts this summer.
The yellow jacket queens have already been seen out in South Lake Tahoe and now is the time to take action before it's too late.
The queens are the only colony member to hibernate in the winter. She emerges in spring and begins to look for a suitable place to build a nest and begin her new colony. By the end of summer one colony can have 4,000 to 5,000 yellow jackets.
Free virtual Green Lodging Workshop for those in hotel, lodging and hospitality industry
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 7:29pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Wed May 12 2021 .
May 11, 2021 - 9:00am
May 12, 2021 - 9:00am
A free virtual Green Lodging Workshop will be held May 11-12 for small to medium hotels, lodges and the hospitality industry. Learn about the best practices in energy efficiency, food and waste management, customer engagement, and sustainable transportation. Learn how these actions can attract eco-conscious customers.
The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tahoe Truckee Green Lodging Workshop – Schedule
Day 1 - Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Teacher Appreciation Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 6:58pm
It is indisputable that kindness as human virtue is in too short supply and too little used these days. Sometimes we wonder how we can heal our seemingly insurmountable divides. Let me post a single word: Kindness.
Meyers Mountain Market
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 6:27pm
Long-time locals Leon Abravanel and his wife Kree are bringing a Certified Farmer's Market to Tahoe Paradise Park every Wednesday this summer from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (sundown) starting June 9, 2021. The "Meyers Mountain Market" will feature fresh produce, food trucks, arts and crafts, and live music to the park.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 18 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 3 in North County, 8 in Greater Placerville, 5 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -2. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 95.
Kudos: Thank you to the community for success of Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 9:01am
The 32nd annual Elegant Evening 2021 on-line Auction and Show was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our Service Committee donations were met with such enthusiasm!
700 pounds of trash collected during Earth Day at Heavenly Village area and Spooner Sled Hill
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 9:07pm
To celebrate #EarthWeekTahoe, volunteers came out in force to clean up winter litter that had been buried under snow until the recent spring melt. Ninety-six volunteers removed more than 700 pounds of trash from Heavenly Village and the litter-plagued, unofficial sledding hill near Spooner Summit during events on April 22, 23, and 24.
While Earth Week is a fitting occasion to combat pollution in Tahoe, litter is a year-round problem that requires constant action to avoid harm to wildlife, the Lake’s delicate ecology, and the Basin’s scenic beauty.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 8:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 61 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Monday: 1 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 16 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in North County, 9 in Greater Placerville, 11 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 2 in South County, 17 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel celebrates 30th anniversary with a contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 5:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe opened on December 14, 1991 and is celebrating its 30th birthday with a big contest.
Joint El Dorado County-City of South Lake Tahoe meeting on 56-acre-project/Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 5:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special joint meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m.
There are two items on the agenda that concern both governments - the 56-acre-project and the planned senior services at the new recreation center, a multi-generational hub in the community.
