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Column: Tackling Tahoe’s housing crisis

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

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

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

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

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

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

TERC:Talk on the hydrological underpinnings of watershed response to drought across California

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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.  
 

COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 24 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,627. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 5.8 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 - +4

Riverside Avenue affordable home sales process now underway - Apply until April 15

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three homes are being built on Riverside Avenue in South Lake Tahoe that will be priced to be affordable to households earning no more than 120 percent of the El Dorado County Area Median Income. The City of South Lake Tahoe gave the empty lots to the Saint Joseph Land Trust (SJCLT) for the project.

Was your job affected by the Caldor Fire? Fire assistance available

If you or someone you know lost employment due to the Tamarack, Bridge, River, or Caldor fires, Golden Sierra can help.

Golden Sierra is offering fire assistance to dislocated workers who have been affected by the recent wildfires. This includes career counseling, financial aid, and relief payments!

To promote economic vitality in our region, Golden Sierra is dispensing financial assistance to dislocated workers who have been affected by the Tamarack, Bridge, River, and Caldor fires.

Assistance may include:
Financial aid to train for a new career
Relief payments

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care hires new executive director

This story has been updated to reflect incorrect facts listed a press release.

Donations sought for safe and sober South Tahoe High Grad Night

South Tahoe High Grad Night committee is seeking donations for this year’s safe and sober Grad Night event scheduled for June 17, 2022, at Heavenly’s Cal Base Lodge. The location was made possible through Vail Resort’s EpicPromise Community Grant Program.

Richard Alvin DeLallo ~ 1935 - 2022

Beloved Husband, Daddy, Uncle, Nono, and friend to all, passed away on February 25, 2022. Born to Joseph and Aurelia DeLallo in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 29, 1935, Rich was the youngest of four siblings Louie, Joey, and Virginia. 

Prescribed burns set to continue around Lake Tahoe

Depending on favorable conditions and weather, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin. These prescribed fires are expected to continue as conditions allow to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

Fix a Leak Week March 14, 2022 - March 20, 2022

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Leaky faucet? Running toilet? High water bill?
Join the nation during "Fix a Leak Week" March 14 to 20 to save water and money.

In a typical home, thousands of gallons of water can be wasted every year due to small leaks. South Tahoe Public Utility District customers can find out if they have a leak by signing into their online portal at mywater.stpud.us. Once a leak has been identified, follow these easy steps to hunt it down.

Phyllis Shafer: Figure Studies

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Wed Apr 20 2022 .
March 14, 2022 (All day)
March 21, 2022 (All day)
March 28, 2022 (All day)
April 4, 2022 (All day)
April 11, 2022 (All day)
April 18, 2022 (All day)

Decades of demonstrations drawings by South Lake Tahoe resident, Phyllis Shafer, were created while she taught figure study classes. These drawings comprise the Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Phyllis Shafer: Figure Studies" in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery.

The free exhibit is open to the public through April 20, 2022, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the college’s Bristlecone Building, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City. The drawings will be for sale as a fundraiser for the Capital City Arts Initiative.

Spring weather pattern this week around Lake Tahoe - Mild with chance of rain/snow

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A spring weather pattern will be in place this week with mild temperatures and periods of breezy winds, and chances for showers, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. A couple more storms follow Tuesday and again next weekend. The storm next weekend has the potential to be colder and wetter, but its fast track may limit the amount of precipitation. There is no "Miracle March" on the horizon at this time.

City Council to consider changes to cannabis ordinance: Onsite consumption, larger canopy, and license changes

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council (Council) has on its agenda Tuesday several changes to the Cannabis Ordinance and Public Safety License Ordinance: On-site consumption, allowing increased cultivation canopy from 5,000 to 22,000 square feet and allowing owners and operators to hold more than one non-retail permit.

The Council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and is held virtually and in person at the Council Chambers at the airport.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office weekly call log

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 3 - March 9, 2022

3/3

09:22 COURT ORDER VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred at Edso Jail South Lake Tahoe on Al Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

High Sierra Softball registration underway

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Signups are underway for the 2022 High Sierra Softball season. All girls ages 5-16 are welcome - learn skills, make friends, and be part of a team!

First-time players are welcome and everyone plays. The divisions are minis, farm, minors, and majors.

Online registration can be found HERE, and late registration is March 21-April 8. Discounts are available for siblings and some scholarships are available. They will be hosting a Gear Swap in the near future.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of December 27, 2021 - January 10, 2022. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for Feb. 21 - 27, 2022

2/21

Arrests
No Arrests

Other Calls
00:18 Traffic Stop Pioneer Tr & Al Tahoe Boulevard

TOCCATA presents Bach's “ST. Matthew Passion”

Event Date: 
April 9, 2022 - 4:00pm

TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Artistic Director James Rawie, presents the sweeping drama of Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” (Part 2 - performed in English). This epic performance features an antiphonal orchestra, chorus, and demanding vocal solos.

Choose from performances in Reno, Gardnerville, and Incline Village, from April 9 - 15.

South Lake Tahoe locations for food distribution

Below is a list of locations where food is given away to those in need in South Lake Tahoe.

Food Assistance in South Lake Tahoe:

Monday
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Grace Hall foyer door
1041 Lyons Ave.
SLT, CA 96150
4:00- 5:30 p.m.
Bags of food until March 28, hot meals start April 4

Hope Full Lunch
Hope Lutheran Church
930 Julie Lane
SLT, CA 96150
Sack lunch distribution on the streets of SLT
11:00- 12:30 p.m

Tuesday
Christmas Cheer All Year
1120 Third Street
SLT, CA 96150
11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Explore hidden gems in Gold Country this spring

Placer County, a 1,400-square-mile destination in Northern California, is showcasing its hidden gems and rare seasonal sights this spring.

“This pocket of Gold Country is filled with underrated, pleasant surprises for those coming to the area this spring,” explains Tiffany McKenzie, Director of Marketing for Visit Placer. “Now more than ever, we’re proud to support the local businesses and off-the-beaten-path experiences that make our county so special.”

Junior umpires needed for 2022 South Tahoe Little League season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for the 2022 Junior Umpire program at South Tahoe National Little League (STNLL). All new and returning umpires must register as soon as possible at southtahoell.com.

STNLL is more than just baseball, they have a phenomenal Jr. Umpire program to teach tomorrow’s leaders about assertiveness, responsibility, decision making, personal responsibility, and integrity.

Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada Saturday night - Sunday morning

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mono County from 10:00 p.m. Saturday to 11:00 a.m. Sunday.

There will be southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind-prone locations may see gusts up to 65 mph with gusts exceeding 100 mph along the Sierra crest. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday

Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts at exactly at 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, March 13. Turn the clocks ahead one hour if you live in most of the United States.

This time of year serves as a good reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The batteries should be replaced twice a year, so an easy way to remember to change them is to do it as DST begins and ends.

While ancient civilizations adjusted daily schedules to the sun, giving more flexibility than DST, the United States didn't adopt DST like some of Europe and Canada until 1918.

Weekly wrap-up of COVID-19 cases at counties around Lake Tahoe

Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All are for the week except El Dorado data, which is from yesterday.

EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 14 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 26,603. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 5.8 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

Sugar Pine Village project in South Lake Tahoe awarded $19.6M; work could start this summer

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sugar Pine Village affordable housing project in South Lake Tahoe received another round of grant funds, this time in the amount of $19.6 million. The City of South Lake Tahoe, in partnership with Related California and Saint Joseph Community Land Trust, made the announcement Friday.

Sierra-at-Tahoe to open for one weekend in celebration of 75th anniversary

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not quite the 75th anniversary season they were expecting, but Sierra-at-Tahoe is going to make the most of it with a special one-weekend log celebration April 9-10.

They will open the resort for one weekend to pay homage to the history of the resort by inviting everyone to a jam-packed event. Tickets will go on sale March 16 at 8:00 a.m. 2021/22 and 2022/23 Season Passes will be valid for the duration of the event weekend for use.

Basketball 3-on-3 tournament to raise funds for Phoenix Food Pantry

Event Date: 
March 20, 2022 - 11:00am

The Phoenix Food Pantry of South Lake Tahoe will be the beneficiary of the March Mayhem 3 on 3 Charity Tournament held in the Guitar Plaza of Hard Rock Tahoe on Sunday, March 20.

Interested groups can sign up by contacting Dreu Murin at hello@dreumurin.com.

The outdoor event will also feature cheerleaders, food, and drinks.

Phoenix Food Pantry distributes bags of food to people in a drive-through fashion every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in front of Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Annual St. Patrick's Day dinner at St. Theresa Church

Event Date: 
March 17, 2022 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual St. Patrick's Day dinner at St. Theresa Catholic Church will be held in a to-go fashion this year.

Traditional corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, and Irish soda bread are available for $15 per person. Pre-sale tickets for the event are sold after Sunday masses and a limited number will be available at the door.

Dinners can be picked up from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Theresa Grace Hall, 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

Barton Foundation grants $73,000 for special infusion center chairs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- Continuing its mission of advancing local healthcare through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation has granted $73,000 to the Barton Infusion Center. The grant allows for the purchase of high-tech infusion chairs that promote safety and offer additional comfort for patients undergoing a variety of medical procedures.

COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 27 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,589. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 5.8 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 - +2

Tales Along El Camino Sierra the topic of next Wylder Hope Valley history presentation

Event Date: 
March 13, 2022 - 2:00pm

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series, with an entertaining presentation, Tales Along El Camino Sierra on Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada, to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region. From record-setting flights over Mt. Whitney to partnering with a World’s Fair, the ballyhoo created by the Inyo Good Road Club was amusing, improbable, and effective.

South Lake Tahoe local turning art into support of her native Ukraine

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Russia invaded Ukraine, South Lake Tahoe resident Talia Koval Tyaglo knew she had to do something for her native country. After checking in on family and friends, Talia knew she couldn't just sit and not do anything, so she turned her art into support of the Ukrainian people.

"Especially at times like this, art gives us hope and strength," said Talia.

At first, Talia was in shock after the invasion, and then wanting to help she asked herself, "What can I do, what do I have to offer?"

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