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Yoga for Everybody (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 6:30pm

Yoga for Everybody
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card
All levels of Yoga enthusiasts welcome! Sessions will focus on pranayama (breath) and asana (postures) during each hour long class. Some basic yoga philosophy will be introduced. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class.

Dance Fusion (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 9, 2024 - 10:00am

Dance Fusion
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 10:00-11:00am, Starts March 2nd
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15.00 drop-in Monthly: $28.00
Dance for a Fun and Full Body Cardio Workout
Dance fitness class incorporates fun dance movements and light body weight training for an excellent full body cardio workout. Class size is limited

More Info at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271

Pilates (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 10:30am

Pilates
Instructor: Rose Marie Ottman
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Saturdays, Ongoing
(ZOOM Option Available – 530-577-4044 for class code)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $12 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
This is a multi-level fitness class centered on the Pilates matwork exercises. Modifications are provided to address abilities and injuries. Small equipment – weights, toning rings and resistance bands may also be used. In-person class size is limited.

Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 6, 2024 - 5:45pm

Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, April 3, 17, 24 (No class 4/10/24)
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

Arnis is a blending of countless styles, is simple to learn and requires no special conditioning or raw physical strength. Class size limited

Tae Kwon Do (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 6, 2024 - 4:45pm

Tae Kwon Do
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $20 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, April 3, 17, 24 (No class 4/10/24)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $15 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

CIRCL Mobility (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 9, 2024 - 11:00am

CIRCL Mobility
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 11:00-11:30am, Starts March 9th
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $7.50 drop-in only multi-use cards may be purchased
Release. Restore. Renew
Based on the science of functional movement, class focuses on flexibility, breathwork and mobility exercises to help you move better and longer. Set to a soundtrack of healing tones + sound frequencies to help your mind focus and release stress. Class size is limited

Brave the Shave: Join Tahoe Douglas Fire at St. Baldrick's Event

Event Date: 
March 17, 2024 - 3:00pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The public is invited to join Tahoe Douglas Fire Department Local 2441 in raising money for the search for a cure for childhood cancer. Volunteers armed with shavers will be separating people from their hair on Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Stateline.

Start a team, or support another team in raising money - be a hero for kids with cancer.

St. Baldrick's is the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.

Sign up to shave your head or to raise money another way.

Those celebrating Leap Day birthdays and anniversaries in South Lake Tahoe include siblings

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every trip around the sun is not exactly 365 days, so once every four years the calendar gets adjusted with "Leap Day." Ancient astronomers knew this but it took until the year 45 B.C. to add that extra day to the calendar. Julius Caesar declared that year to be "Ultimus annus confusions," the last year of confusion.

We're not sure about the confusion part ending though.

February 29 is Leap Day, and it only shows up on the calendar once every four years - the same year as the Summer Olympics and presidential election.

Second Serving meal in South Lake Tahoe on Friday canceled due to blizzard forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth Second Serving at the Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church will be canceled on Friday, March 1 due to the current blizzard warning.

Organizers are concerned about the safety of guests and volunteers.

Normally, the Second Serving program serves soup and simple entrees meals at the church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. every Friday throughout the year.

When food supplies are available, dinner guests are provided with food “giveaway” bags containing fruit, vegetables and breads/pastries.

Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather.

Severe winter weather has been forecast starting Thursday, February 29, and is expected to last through Sunday, March 3. The high winds and heavy snow may produce hazardous conditions and increase the potential for power outages. Poor road conditions, challenges accessing remote areas, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature of repairs required may result in extended power outages. As such, it is important for you to prepare now.

Here are some tips to help you prepare:

Credit/debit card skimmer found at South Lake Tahoe 7-11

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A credit card skimming device was found on a machine in the 7-11 store at the east end of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. A customer noticed the blinking lights didn't show up as they normally do when he went to tap his credit card for payment.

Artists sought to paint murals inside USFS restrooms at Lake Tahoe to inspire stewardship

TAHOE CITY, Calif. The Tahoe Fund and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have announced a new collaboration. They are looking for community-based artists to “beautify” the blank interiors of the restrooms at the Stateline Fire Lookout Trail in Crystal Bay, the Logan Shoals Vista Point on Tahoe’s East Shore, and the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore.

They hope murals depicting Tahoe’s plants, animals, and beautiful landscapes will reduce vandalism, and inspire people to take care of Tahoe.

Regional collaboration brings over $3M to South Shore for fuels reduction

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) departments has brought over $3M to the south shore to provide capacity planning for fuels reduction work. Both departments are part of the basin-wide Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) and have been meeting with agencies on the south shore for the last 18 months to look at fire protection as a regional effort, and not separated by boundaries.

Ahead of big storm, Ski California expands safety education efforts with new ‘Deep Snow Safety’ video

Ski California is expanding the content available as part of its award-winning Mountain Safety Guide with the upcoming release of its newest video focused on deep snow safety. Created to educate skiers and riders about the risks of deep snow immersion, how to avoid it, and what to do if you or someone you’re with becomes immersed, the video was released Monday.

“Ski California’s 36 member resorts in California and Nevada regularly see storm totals that are measured in feet, not inches,” said Mike Reitzell, Ski California president.

National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service launch "Nature Connects Us" campaign

The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced Tuesday the “Nature Connects Us” outreach campaign. This sparks the awakening and strengthening of all peoples’ connection to national forests and grasslands.

This campaign is grounded in honoring ancestral tribal homelands through respectful and mindful visitor experiences and was born out of the need to grow and understand the respect that public lands require on a deeper level.

Efforts terminated to raise Tourist Occupancy Tax by 2% in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to terminate efforts to create a ballot measure to raise the Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT) by another two percent. A vote to prepare the measure for the ballot would have needed to get started to make it to the November ballot.

Revenues generated would go into the General Fund with the instructions they'd be used toward roads, police, fire, and housing.

NWS issues Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The headlines have been full of warnings - a big storm is headed to the Sierra Nevada. Some of those headlines are warning of 10 feet of snow at upper elevations, but with some disappointing storms so far in 2024, many are skeptical of the news. But authorities are all on the same page - Sierra travel will be treacherous from Thursday through Sunday, with a period of life-threatening blizzard conditions sandwiched in for Friday night into Saturday morning.

The well-advertised major winter storm should not be catching anyone by surprise.

TRPA releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, public participation encouraged

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is encouraging public review and feedback on key transportation plans that are meant to improve Lake Tahoe’s bicycle and pedestrian system and to encourage public involvement in transportation improvements. The Active Transportation Plan focuses on connecting all methods of travel that do not rely entirely on a car, like walking, biking, and rolling.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrest man suspected of attempted lewdness with a child and other charges

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Investigations Division, in coordination with the Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, arrested 32-year-old Richard Fraser on several charges on February 26. Fraser was arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.

He was arrested in the northern part of Douglas County.

The Grove to open at Camp Richardson Sunday

UPDATE: Due to the incoming storm, Thursday's grand opening has been moved to Sunday, March 3.

Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team headed to playoffs, tubing fundraiser Sunday

It was down to the last minutes before the buzzer of a season-ending game between the San Francisco Sabercats and Santa Clara Blackhawks that clinched the local Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team one of four playoff spots next month in San Jose.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Judge Johnson for Tahoe Justice of the Peace

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association (DCSPA) has issued an endorsement for the current Tahoe Justice of the Peace Judge Michael Johnson to retain that position.

DCSPA President Justin Fricke made the announcement on February 25.

“I am honored to receive DCSPA’s endorsement,” responded Johnson. “These Douglas County deputies and sergeants are vital participants in the judicial system and have been in a position to observe and evaluate my performance as judge, so I accept this endorsement as an affirmation of my judicial service, past and future.”

Letter to the Editor: Now Is the time to solve the housing crisis

Nothing is more appealing than the idea that problems can be solved with no costs to anyone. But that’s almost never true. Facing reality and making choices to solve problems is the mark of an adult. Screaming “no” to everything and ignoring problems is what children do.

It's CASA Box Lunch time in El Dorado County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is time for the 28th annual CASA El Dorado Box Lunch. Box Lunch is one of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) El Dorado's biggest outreach and fundraising events each year. They work with community partners and volunteers to make and deliver over 3,000 pre-ordered lunches to schools, businesses, and individuals throughout El Dorado County from South Lake Tahoe to El Dorado Hills. All funds raised through this event directly support recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision of CASA.

Letter: It's not a "unit," it's our family home

After reading about an initiative to establish a tax on owners of vacant residential units in the city of South Lake Tahoe, I would like to share some thoughts about family homes, legacy, and to serve and protect.

Lake Village fire displaces residents

STATELINE, Nev. - Firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) responded to a home fire on Holly Lane in Lake Village on Monday, February 26. The call came in at 11:25 a.m.

Three engines and two rescue vehicles responded. The teams were able to knock down the fire quickly before it spread to other homes and condominiums. The occupants were able to escape without injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and there is no estimate of damage though the home is not inhabitable at this time.

Prescribed burn operations to continue around Lake Tahoe this week, weather permitting

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.

Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes open in South Lake Tahoe for March 5 primary election

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The March Presidential Primary is just a week away, and there are some dates and locations South Lake Tahoe and Meyers voters need to be aware of.

El Dorado County has 132,294 registered voters, with about 18,000 in South Lake Tahoe. Registered voters should have already received their ballots in the mail, and if not already mailed in, they will also be accepted at the following locations:

Kudos: Heavenly Ski Patrol Hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal

Being a member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol is a really rewarding experience for the members of the patrol team. Whether making sure the ski resort guests are safe, working with the avalanche rescue dogs, or helping injured skiers off of the slopes, the members of the Heavenly Ski Patrol are there to ensure that the ski resort guests are enjoying the best skiing experience possible.

Survey about public transit for those living in unincorporated El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine has published a survey for El Dorado County residents living in the unincorporated area of the Lake Tahoe Basin (including Meyers and Tahoma).

There are nine questions about public transit in the region.

To participate, visit HERE.

Letter: Tahoe needs housing solutions, not a vacancy tax

Tahoe has a housing problem. This is the one thing that we can all agree on.

Our community is leaving town at increasing rates as they continue to get priced out. “Locals for Affordable Housing” has been very vocal in publicly advocating for what they claim is a solution: a vacancy tax.

It is not. The truth is, those in our community who need housing solutions the most would be hurt significantly if this tax measure passed.

Major storm expected to hit Lake Tahoe at end of the week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If the forecast holds, March will be coming in like a lion this year. But first, there are Winter Weather and Lake Wind advisories to get through.

Starting at 4 a.m. Monday there is a Lake Wind Warning in place until Tuesday at 4 a.m. Expect winds from the southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe.

Letter: TRPA Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe?

In the 23-February-2024 column entitled “Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe: 
Confronting Existential Threats with Modern Solutions” written by Julie Regan of the TRPA, she makes statements about what the TRPA has done and what they are currently doing.

Toyota Air & Après returns this week to Heavenly Mountain Resort

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 03 2024 .
February 29, 2024 (All day)
March 1, 2024 (All day)
March 2, 2024 (All day)
March 3, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Toyota Air & Après returns to South Lake Tahoe and will be held February 28 - March 3 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. It will be a weekend packed full of events you won’t want to miss, including an epic big air show on World Cup on Saturday night and fireworks. Meet pro athletes, collect some swag, and enjoy the big air and big energy.

Enjoy the Kristen Brown Band concert at the Heavenly Village on Friday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a free event - enjoy an evening of great music from Kristen who was in the Top 20 this year on The Voice.

Column: Avoid Winter Back Injuries

Our winter wonderland not only provides an abundance of opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation but also presents opportunities for injury. Take steps to keep safe on the slopes, while clearing snow around your home, walking on ice, or anything else this winter.

Prepare your body: Get in shape and condition your muscles. Warm up and stretch before each activity. Begin with a slow and easy session.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 5 - Feb. 11, 2024. 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 February 5 - February 11, 2024

2/5

Arrests
None

Other Calls
00:33 Suspicious Person - Occurred on Modesto Ave. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21, 2024

2/15
10:58 PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW - Occurred on Kekin St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

2/16

Next learning forum: Playing at the next level

Event Date: 
March 6, 2024 - 7:00pm

The community is invited to the Tahoe Learning Haven's free March Forum on Wednesday, March 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn about all the athletic options after high school. From intramurals to team sports at Division 1 schools. Special presenter, Phil Bryant, will share his wealth of knowledge about college sports and what you need to do during high school to keep your options open!

Also, Sombreros will bring their taco truck to the forum before it gets underway, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., and students attending the forum will be given $5 off the dinner of their choosing.

South Lake Tahoe Girl Scout sells cookies to the skiing and snowboarding crowd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Skiers and riders leaving Heavenly Mountain Resort's California Lodge know the secret already: There will be Girl Scouts selling cookies just a few feet away. Finding a coveted spot to sell the annual treats is a tough in a saturated market, but 10-year-old Maddie Mallein has the perfect spot.

SNO-Parks offer safe and fun space to enjoy the snow around Lake Tahoe

There are 18 SNO-Parks on U.S. Forest Service land in California, ten in the Lake Tahoe Basin with many others just a short drive away. The parks offer cleared parking for vehicles, and opportunities for non-motorized winter activities including cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play. A handful of SNO-Parks offer access to both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Using the SNO-Parks keeps drivers off the sides of US50, SR89, and SR88 where cars are often parked in the lane of travel, with young children walking along the roadway and/or sledding into traffic.

North Lake Tahoe Fire uses Heart Month to remind everyone to learn CPR

Your heart, your community - Be a lifesaver this heart month! It is not just about wearing red. It is about taking action to prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. The American Heart Association has resources to help you live a healthier life, eat better, and stay active. Visit their website for valuable tips www.heart.org.

LTUSD Community Conversation wrap-up - State of the District planned for March

Event Date: 
March 20, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community once again had an opportunity to engage with the leadership of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) at the recent LTUSD Community Conversation. About 20 community members joined LTUSD staff, board members, and administrators for the meeting on January 16 and engaged in a discussion about the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within LTUSD.

Letter: The City is responsible for the VHR mess

Dear Editor: In the scenic city of South Lake Tahoe, vacation home rentals (VHRs) have long been a source of controversy among residents. Many argue that these rentals disrupt the peace and quiet of neighborhoods, drive up housing prices, and strain city resources. To address these concerns, voters in South Lake Tahoe decided to ban VHRs in residential neighborhoods in November 2018.

Column: Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe: 
Confronting Existential Threats with Modern Solutions

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - People’s connections with Lake Tahoe have always run deep. For the Washoe, the lake is the center of the world, both geographically and spiritually. According to tribal elders, there is no distinction between the health of the land and the health of the Washoe. People and communities continue to form long-lasting connections to Lake Tahoe today. As the connections have deepened, the health of the lake and the very well-being of our communities have become inextricably interconnected.

Column: Embrace the Magic of Winter

Winter is filled with beauty, but its short days, heavy snow, and social pressures can be challenging. Here are some ways to embrace the magic of Tahoe winter and overcome its obstacles.

Embrace Coziness. Create a warm, comforting environment with blankets, warm beverages, and activities that bring joy. Books, movies, and hobbies can make you feel cozy and content.

City Council to discuss cannabis revenue policy, and results of TOT increase survey

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe Basin Entry Fee, the Master Fee schedule, and a public opinion survey results on a possible increase to the TOT are all on the next South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall - Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

A presentation will be made by Chad Hayes on a Lake Tahoe Basin User Fee that will start off the meeting.

City tightens up enforcement on unpermitted South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rentals

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe has taken several recent actions to make enforcement of Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) more effective to maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods and ensure compliance with VHR regulations.

Screening and discussion of The Untold Story of Betty Reid Soskin in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
February 28, 2024 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter in the Barn Room at South of North Brewing for a free exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom” on Wednesday, February 28 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This is a feature documentary about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer-songwriter, and her family’s experiences confronting Jim Crow-style segregation on the West Coast.

Four men arrested in South Lake Tahoe incidents Wednesday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday was a busy day for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD). Four people were arrested in two separate incidents.

SLTPD has been doing a significant amount of proactive directed enforcement towards any possible Fentanyl in South Lake Tahoe after the overdose deaths of four residents on February 12.

South Lake Tahoe Athlete Brian Stenerson takes on the 2024 Freeride World Tour

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2024 Freeride World Tour has begun, and Brian Stenerson, a client of PT Revolution of South Lake Tahoe, is ready to leave his mark on the world stage as a dynamic snowboarder.

Brian's journey with PT Revolution began as he was seeking rehabilitation after an injury sustained during snowboarding competition. With sheer determination and the guidance of their team, Brian not only recovered but thrived.

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