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Highs in the 70s all week long in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The spring rollercoaster on weather at Lake Tahoe is over, for the time being, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is calling for a calm and sunny week ahead.

Warm and generally dry weather prevails through the week. Above-average temperatures continue, except during mid-week. There are low chances for isolated showers Tuesday for the Sierra, northeast California and far western Nevada.

The South Lake Tahoe forecast from NWS Reno:

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Letter: No more backroom deals in Douglas County, vote McKalip

I have been watching the District 1 Commissioner race with interest and just read Commissioner Tarkanian’s latest newsletter. He mentions that numerous county leaders are against him because he is not part of the “good old boys” club. In other newsletters, he has stated that he does not do “backroom” deals and he is transparent. Not true!

Richard "Rick" Mapes ~ 1956 - 2024

Richard Alan Mapes was born in Chico, Calif. on August 13, 1956, to parents, Harold S. Mapes and Barbara J. Mapes (née Moore). The long-time resident passed away in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. on May 18, 2024, at the age of 67.

Letter: Vacancy tax doesn't go far enough!

If the purported goal of the Vacancy Tax initiative is in fact to honestly increase the number of affordable housing units in the City of South Lake Tahoe, a noble goal indeed, and one that I do not believe anyone finds objectionable, I cannot help but see a potential issue with that expectation.

Memorial Day ceremony in South Lake Tahoe draws big crowd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The true meaning of Memorial Day was on display in South Lake Tahoe Monday, showing it is much more than a kickoff to summer, a day for barbeques or a long weekend.

The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe hosted a ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery, with songs performed by Davin Kangas and Jill Scharlow, and Amazing Grace by bagpiper Maria Delallo.

Town Hall meeting by local organizers on stopping South Lake Tahoe vacancy tax

Event Date: 
May 30, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A coalition of South Lake Tahoe chambers, realtors, lodging and restaurant groups, small business owners, and residents are holding an anti-vacancy tax campaign kick-off on Thursday, May 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There is a measure on the November ballot that would, if approved, tax homes vacant more than one-half year or more up to $6,000 per year in the city limits. The Tahoe Chamber and South Tahoe Chamber, along with the rest of their "Keep Community First" coalition.

Column:Helping Children and Teens Manage their Feelings

At the core of strong mental health is one's ability to manage and tolerate emotions in a healthy manner. Emotional literacy, or emotional intelligence, is having self-awareness to recognize feelings and know how to manage them. The ability to stay calm when you feel angry or to reassure yourself when in doubt are both examples of emotional literacy.

A Community invited to celebrate 50 years of California State Parks Foundation

Event Date: 
June 26, 2024 - 6:00pm

TAHOMA, Calif. – For the past five decades, the Sierra State Parks Foundation has demonstrated unwavering commitment by partnering with California State Parks to address critical needs and projects through private philanthropy, volunteerism, and strong partnerships. This ongoing collaboration ensures that the local California Lake Tahoe – Donner Lake parks continue to benefit the community and visitors not only today but also for generations to come.

Work resumes Tuesday on Gas Line Replacement Project on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.

One-way traffic control is scheduled between Mackinaw Road and Rocky Ridge Road from Tuesday, May 28 at 10 p.m. until Friday, May 31 at noon.

South Lake Tahoe sales tax collection down in 4th quarter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s taxable receipts from October through December 2023 were six percent below the fourth sales period of 2022. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were down 4.8 percent.

Tahoe Bike Month full of competition, events, tracking of miles biked

June is just around the corner, meaning it's time for Tahoe Bike Month. Organizers are going for a record number of registrations of those pledging to ride their bikes during the month. Will you help them reach their goal?

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers for a month-long celebration of biking in Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is celebrating 19 years of Bike Month starting June 1. Ride your bike to work, to school, around town, or just for fun.

Column: Don’t Be Sidelined by Pickleball Injuries

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It’s a fun, social way for people of all ages to be active. But the recent boom in popularity has brought a rise in pickleball-related injuries. Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying yourself on the pickleball court.

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Letter: Tarkanian is disingenuous

Editor: First off, I am a supporter of Nathan Tolbert for District 5 on the Douglas County Commission. He supports my values of honesty and transparency.

On May 8th, I attended a candidate forum sponsored by Elevate Douglas County at the Genoa Town Hall. Nathan Tolbert was one of three candidates for the Board of County Commissioners who spoke. The forum was well attended.

Letter: Vacancy Tax Must Include Exemptions

Now that the vacancy tax has been qualified for the November ballot, the City council is faced with the arduous task of trying to figure out how to make it all work. A difficult task at best and no doubt met with different opinions on what is a fair balance. A blanket policy is certainly not the answer, and I would suggest that there must be certain exemptions allowed if this initiative does indeed pass. I would like to suggest for consideration the following. Others may have additional issues to declare.

Small bear cub abandoned at Bear League offices at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Mother's Day weekend, someone left a bear cub in a pet crate in the driveway of the Bear League office in Homewood. A note was attached, asking the Bear League to "please help Moses he doesn't have a mother."

The cub was about seven pounds, and almost three months old.

With similarities to the biblical Moses who was placed in a basket and floated down the Nile River to escape death, the bear Moses would have certainly faced death if it was left in the wild alone, without its mother.

Forest Service tips for Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Memorial Day weekend, honoring the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, also marks the kickoff of summer for many visitors to national forests. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has provided helpful links and safety tips to ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe.

Car fails to yield, hits Lake Tahoe Unified School District bus, injuring two

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a collision between a bus from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and a Toyota Rav 4 on Friday morning, just before 8 a.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the bus was traveling on Sacramento Avenue when the Toyota pulled out from Merced Avenue where there was a stop sign, failing to yield to the bus which had the right of way. The vehicle then hit the bus.

Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra draw lucky winners of two trips; Auction closes at 5 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two lucky people are celebrating today after having their raffle tickets drawn for the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) trip giveaway. The club also has its online auction open just a few more hours - until 5 p.m.

Letter: Vacancy Tax - a more tailored solution

My father-in-law began working on the docks of Camp Richardson over 70 years ago in the 1950s. His family purchased a small lot with the intention of building a house on it. At that time, many of the homes in the neighborhood had not yet been constructed. Finally, in 1973, construction began, and he hired someone to frame the house before building the rest with his own two hands.

Letters: Open letter to DCSD board trustee Englekirk

Trustee Englekirk, after watching the town hall held on 5/22, it's very clear that you do not have the time required to fulfill your commitment to your constituents, teachers, administrators, and most importantly, kids, as a Douglas County school board trustee.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office investigation leads to arrest of Incline Village murder suspect

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - A suspect in the murder of 54-year-old Jeffrey McCunn on June 23, 2023, in Incline Village, Nev. has been arrested.

A continuing investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives led to the arrest of 30-year-old Alec Flores on May 23, 2024.

Common Ground -- Free Movie Night at the South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
May 29, 2024 - 4:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening Event - showing of Common Ground at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

Common Ground is an environmental documentary that was a favorite at last year's 9th annual Tahoe Film Fest. Organizers are excited to screen this movie to kick off the start of the popular Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening Festival in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and our Grow Your Own partners.

Final steel beam in place for dormitory at Lake Tahoe Community College

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It seems like yesterday when the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) trustees and leadership team joined the community in turning over the first shovels of dirt at the site of the college's dream of 50 years, an on-campus dormitory.

The date was August 9, 2023, when the college kicked off the building of a 32,000 square foot, 33-room, 100-bed dormitory between the library and the gym, overlooking Trout Creek.

Community invited to celebration of Momentum PBS premier

Event Date: 
June 11, 2024 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors welcomes the community to a celebration of Momentum Film on PBS and Momentum Mentors on June 11 at 5:30 p.m. The movie made by and about South Lake Tahoe locals premiers on PBS, and join in the fun!

There will be food, drinks, and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to bring Momentum Mentors to more schools in our community and beyond!

Valhalla Tahoe releases summer arts and entertainment schedule

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe has announced the 2024 Music, Theatre, and Art Festival lineup. This year’s festival is especially significant as it marks the centennial anniversary of the Heller Estate, fondly known as "Valhalla."

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of the arts, history, and community.

MUSIC
Boathouse Concerts:
6/5/2024 – The Coffis Brothers
6/12/2024 – Wolf Jett
7/16/2024 – Kimmi Bitter
7/17/2024 – The Novelists Reunion Tour

Forest Health Community Working Group holding speaker event on Tamarack Fire

Event Date: 
June 5, 2024 - 6:00pm

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The public is invited to the Forest Health Community
Working Group presentation on the Tamarack Fire - Fuel treatment effectiveness, early data on regeneration and Recovery, and future monitoring plans. This will be held on June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turtle Rock Park Community Center, 17300 State Route 89, Markleeville, Calif.

Join the group and Ali Paulson, PhD, as she shares recent data collected from
the Tamarack Fire burn scar and how it will inform future monitoring. Paulson is the forest ecologist with Humboldt-Toiyable National Forest.

Public invited to lecture, The Promise of Chemical Ecology, at UNR Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
May 30, 2024 - 5:30pm

INCLINE VILLAGE, The second annual Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology Symposium invites the community to Incline Village, Nevada for its keynote lecture by Paul Alan Cox on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. Cox will present his lecture titled “The Promise of Chemical Ecology” at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, where the symposium is being held.

Beverly Etter, long-time teacher, dies at 85

Long-time South Lake Tahoe resident Beverly Helen Etter went home to be with Jesus peacefully with her family by her side on March 10, 2024, in Chico, California. She was 85.

Beverly, “Bev”, was born to Everett and Helen Milne, the second daughter of four girls. She is survived by two of her sisters, Margie Dunham of Redding, CA and Darlene Rumboltz (Matt) of Round Mountain, CA, and preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Coffman.

Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation celebrates honorees at Celebration of Education

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation’s (LTEF) Celebration of Education was held on May 16 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Over 150 people enjoyed the event which featured creations by the South Tahoe High School (STHS) culinary students, led by teacher David Jones. Guests enjoyed prosciutto and salami, focaccia, olive tapenade, orzo salad, chicken skewers, fresh fruit, and grilled vegetables. As guests ate, STHS music teacher Jordan Bagheri’s Jazz Band played on the scenic patio overlooking the golf course.

Tipsy Putt celebrates 3rd anniversary in South Lake Tahoe with new name, discounts, and "par-tee"

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 15 2024 .
June 14, 2024 (All day)
June 15, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tipsy Putt celebrates three years in South Lake Tahoe with a new name, a new local discount, and a weekend celebration. The popular mini-golf bar and restaurant in the Stateline area recently changed its name from Flatstick Pub to Tipsy Putt.

Tipsy Putt is a hyper-local mini golf experience featuring craft beer and casual Mexican fare. Designed with adults in mind, Tipsy Putt welcomes all ages until the evening hours. In addition to interactive games, the pub caters to team-building events, birthday parties, or friendly gatherings.

Mental Health Grant Awarded for Tahoe Teens and Preteens

A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc. (ABL) is excited to announce that we are a recipient of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Round 2: Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices Grant through the DHCS. This funding will allow for free access to both individual and family therapy and group skills classes that will equip youths 11-19 with valuable, concrete skills to manage stress, emotions, thoughts, communication, and relationships in healthier ways.

Aging and Caregiver miniseries in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 6, 2024 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The County of El DoradoArea Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program is offering another of its popular aging and caregiver miniseries. Learn about how to prevent scams, legal rights, and resources for caregivers.

All events take place at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27.

AGING & CAREGIVER MINISERIES 2024

June 6 with El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) on Preventing Scams

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

Event Date: 
June 22, 2024 - 9:00am

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join us for a fun morning of restoration projects. Together we will work to restore some of Lakes Tahoe’s nearshore environment that was impacted over the winter season and prepare it for the busy summer months ahead.

For more details and registration, visit https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/events-activities-lessons/tahoe-forest-stewardship-day-spring/

Location

Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Douglas County Commissioners accepting applicants for open Library Board of Trustees position

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. All applicants must be Douglas County residents. The appointed applicant would serve the unexpired term through December 31, 2027, at which point, the appointee can re-apply for a 4-year term.

To apply online and to see the board eligibility requirements visit https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/county_boards_and_commissions

Click on Apply to complete an application.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Two South Shore blood drives hosted by local fire departments

Event Date: 
June 10, 2024 - 9:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two community blood drives in the area over the next few weeks, May 24 and June 10.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is hosting a COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE on
Friday, May 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The blood drive will be held at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade Rd., Stateline.

To book your spot, call Vitalant Blood Center at 775-329-6451 or follow the
online APPOINTMENT LINK - https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=j0lMYNYPInu8DXH...

Recipe highlight: French Potato Salad

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to enjoy delicious food with family and friends. Are you hosting a neighborhood Memorial Day cookout at your house? Or, perhaps you are a guest at a friend’s house and were asked to bring a side dish. While potato salad is widely considered a staple at family gatherings, how about shaking things up a bit with this Mediterranean-inspired French Potato Salad made with creamy fingerling potatoes and crisp green beans in a zingy mustard vinaigrette – this is a dish that will soon become a new favorite summer side dish!

Douglas County School Board chooses superintendent finalists…again

During their hours-long meeting Tuesday evening, the Douglas County School Board chose three of the six superintendent candidates to move forward into the interview process.

The previous superintendent select ended up not being offered a contract following public outcry after it was revealed he had a criminal and mismanagement history from multiple other school districts.

13th Annual Bike Path Cleanup

Event Date: 
June 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

Join us June 4th at 5:30 for the 13th Annual Bike Path Cleanup. Volunteers can meet at one of three locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Following the cleanup, we will all meet at The Hangar for post-event fun, food, and happy hour drinks.

For more details and registration, visit https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/events-activities-lessons/bike-path-cleanup-june-4-2024/

Birds of Lake Tahoe Hike

Event Date: 
June 1, 2024 (All day)

Ever wanted to know more about the birds in Lake Tahoe? Wanted to learn how to identify them and get first hand experience in identifying what birds are flying above you during your walks and hikes?

Location

Washoe Meadows State Park
United States

Special guided tours of Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery on May 25

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery will be open for public tours on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. Walk through the historic cemetery built land in the 1870s town of Rowlands which was at the end of what is today Lakeview Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. Located at 790 Alameda Avenue, this is the only historic cemetery in the Lake Tahoe basin. It is the final resting place for some of Tahoe’s earliest settlers.

Learn about who is buried there, and what the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery Improvement Committee has been up to in preserving this part of Lake Tahoe's history.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office responds to drowning at Topaz Lake

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – On May 19, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), along with East Fork Fire, responded to the end of Comstock Drive at Topaz Lake for a reported drowning. When deputies and fire personnel arrived, citizens had already moved the victim onto the shore and started performing CPR.

The victim was transported to Carson Valley Health Hospital in Gardnerville where he was pronounced dead. It appears that he was attempting to get a buoy out of the water when he drowned.

Another mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning next week on approximately 687 acres along the Pioneer Trail corridor from Ski Run Blvd. south to Meyers. The Al Tahoe Mechanical Contract is part of the South Tahoe Fuels Treatment Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfires near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

KRLT still moving forward with change in ownership plans and broadcasting Lights on the Lake July 4

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many people may not even know there has been an ongoing behind-the-scenes story in efforts to keep KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM on the air (93.9FM and 1490AM on the dial).

COVID-19 brought many challenges to many types of businesses and people, and those who count on only advertising dollars to stay afloat saw the worst of it when businesses closed and couldn't advertise, then chose not to when reopening.

LTUSD board meeting recap: District awarded $4.7 million Community Schools Grant

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of the May 9, 2024, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting provided by Teresa Schow, executive assistant to Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.

Letter: Vacancy Tax May Backfire

After I moved to Tahoe in 1983, the workforce significantly grew and the number of restaurants and bars in the region more than doubled. There are two basic truths that will never change: Tahoe is a second home market and a major tourist destination. With a finite number of homes at Lake Tahoe, affordable housing and workforce housing will always be a challenge.

Seeing stars - South Lake Tahoe's Coachman Hotel partners with Tahoe Star Tours

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starry-eyed travelers and Lake Tahoe locals have a new home base to indulge their passion for the cosmos with a newly launched partnership between Coachman Hotel and Tahoe Star Tours. Over June 13-16, the recently reimagined South Lake Tahoe property will offer a “Stargazer Package” featuring two tickets to the popular Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Nevada’s Spooner Lake, plus a charcuterie board for two, complimentary fireside s’mores, and two drink tickets redeemable at the Coachman Lobby Bar following the star-studded tour.

Kudos: South Tahoe Middle School Club Live Members Serve the Community

An amazing group of young members of the South Tahoe Middle School’s Club Live were Adopt A Day of Nourishment volunteers for Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on May 13, 2024. “Volunteering at a B&B meal was an opportunity I’m glad I didn’t miss,” said Jimmy McKaughan. “I enjoyed seeing and meeting all of the different people in this community and being able to know you helped,” she added.

Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar announce summer activity opening dates

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of skiing, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California resorts are targeting June 14 as the kick-off to their summer activities, with Kirkwood Mountain Resort following once their snow melts.

South Lake Brewing Company celebrates 7th anniversary all weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun May 26 2024 .
May 25, 2024 (All day)
May 26, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial Day weekend marks South Lake Brewing Company's 7th anniversary, and they’re celebrating all day on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

The party will start at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Brewery with the release of new anniversary beers, live music by Sierra Gypsies and Miranda Rae Love, slushies on tap, food from Philly Phil's and Slice of Sierra Pizza, face painting, and specialty merchandise for sale.

Over 2,000 cyclists heading to Lake Tahoe for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - some road closures involved

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cyclists from across the country will help change the lives of blood cancer patients by gathering in Lake Tahoe on June 2, 2024, to participate in the 31st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride.

Organizers want to remind the community of road closures to be aware of during the race which will be attracting over 2,000 riders.

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