Friday, October 18, 2024 - 3:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School (STHS) student group, ASMC, is bringing its first movie to Heavenly Village Cinemas on Saturday, October 19 at 6 p.m.
Over the past two winters, STHS students have hit the slopes to create a snowboarding and skiing movie, and those efforts will now be on the big screen in "Horse-Play."
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 7:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Community Hub 5 invites the community to its annual Fall Fest on Thursday, October 31 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There will be community resources for all and trick-or-treating for children ages 12 years and under on the library grounds--wear your costumes! The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe.
For more info, please call the South Lake Tahoe Library at 530-573-3185.
Sponsored by First 5 and Friends of the Library.
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 6:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey is underway on USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) National Forest lands. It will continue through Sep. 30, 2025. The public can expect to encounter California State University, Chico, employees working near developed recreation sites and along National Forest roads. They will be out in all weather conditions wearing bright orange vests near signs that say, “Traffic Survey Ahead.”
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 9:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over the past year, our community has produced many volunteers who gave service, without being asked or reimbursed, to people who really needed it. They didn't do it because it was their job or to win any awards or recognition, but just because they felt that it was the right thing to do. They acted with their hearts.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 8:25pm
Dear Editor; Seems like many people are overlooking the main reason to vote against Measure N, the “Vacancy Tax”. The truth is that it is totally unnecessary. It is a poorly conceived plan to solve a problem that is already being very successfully dealt with through many prior years of
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 8:11pm
As temperatures rise, particularly in alpine regions, lakes are feeling the heat. Research published today in the journal Science, led by researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science, indicates that climate change impacts critical winter processes including lake ice conditions. Changes in lake ice conditions impact the function of ecosystems and the communities that live nearby.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7:53pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Community Services Department has announced the appointment of Ryan Stanton as its new deputy director. With 17 years of dedicated service to the County and an extensive background in parks management, Stanton is poised to make a significant impact in his new role.
“The Community Services Department is confident that Ryan’s extensive experience and deep-rooted commitment to Douglas County will lead to continued growth and development in the department and across the organization,” said Community Services Director, Brook Adie.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ellen Camacho has been appointed as the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) trustee for Area 1, replacing Larry Reilly who did not seek re-election. Since nobody from Area 1 filed to run for office, LTUSD accepted applications and Camacho was announced during a special meeting on October 8. She will officially begin her duties after being sworn in at the December 12, 2024, board meeting.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore--Meyers Mountain Fall Festival--on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.
Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 2:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is excited to share its recent accomplishments and initiatives for the 2024-25 school year. With a strong start, the school highlights updates in student enrollment, academics, extracurriculars, and student support systems.
Enrollment and Demographics
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a cold one overnight in South Lake Tahoe, and overnight temperatures below freezing look like they're here to stay for a while.
As temperatures begin to drop, protecting your home plumbing from the damage and expense caused by frozen pipes is essential. Remember these tips to prepare your home for chilly temps.
Before freezing temperatures set in:
Turn off and drain irrigation systems.
Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses.
Insulate exposed pipes or faucets.
Seal holes and cracks in exterior walls, foundation, and...
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 12:57pm
We are endorsing Bob Anderson for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District school board because he will be an outstanding advocate for the students and will make sure the district is transparent in how it is managed. Bob moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1985 with five years of experience teaching in Southern California. He then taught in LTUSD for 26 years at several different levels and school sites.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has begun the annual process of closing National Forest recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many recreation areas and sites including beaches, campgrounds, forest roads, parking lots, and picnic areas.
Campgrounds on LTBMU land managed by Tahoe Recreation, a division of Vista Recreation, closed Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, and included Fallen Leaf, William Kent, Kaspian, and Nevada Beach campgrounds.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was excitement back in 2011 when the first wolf sighting in California in almost 90 years was made when "OR-7" crossed into California northeast of Dorris, a small town in Siskiyou County. Even though OR-7 is back in Oregon, there have been several confirmed sightings of wolves in California.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has a long history of developing and offering election endorsements to those candidates for local office whose approach, demeanor, and values most closely match our
mission and values as a bi-state community-based business organization. This year, the chamber board of directors also endorsed a No vote on Measure N, the so-called South Lake Tahoe “vacancy tax” and a Yes vote on Measure U, the proposed Lake Tahoe Unified School District school facilities improvement bond.
No on Measure N - The South Tahoe “Vacancy Tax”...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 11:13am
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during August and September 2024:
August
8/5
MOUNTAIN VOLT ERIDES
AMERICAN RIVER CAULKING, INC.
A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
QUICK-FAST COMPUTER AND PHONE REPAIRS
8/6
SIERRA STRIPING, INC
8/9
PRO SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION INC.
HEAVENLY VILLAGE ICE RINK
8/10
RIDGELINE CLEANING AND ORGANIZING
8/12
JCR CONSTRUCTION INC
TILO PRODUCTS INC.
CONCRETE VALUE CORP
8/13
LAKE RIDGE HOTEL
HAFGUFA...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:37am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Harrah’s Lake Tahoe has announced that construction is underway for Brew Brothers, a new craft beer and dining venue set to open in 2025 (it was previously stated in a press release that this date was 2026 and it has been corrected). Located just off Harrah’s casino floor, Brew Brothers will provide a lively and immersive experience that offers refreshing drinks and delicious bites while complementing the energy of the casino.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) is hosting two days of its Giant Paper Flake Making classes at 10 a.m. on October 23 and 24. Learn how to make the paper flake from one of many patterns available. Each participant will make two or more flakes, with one of them to take home, and the others to stay in the museum.
All flakes made for the museum will be hanging from the museum's ceiling during the holidays and available for purchase!
The cost to participate is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:51am
Karen Ingrid “Penny” Bennett Martin passed away at age 69 on October 11, 2024. She was born in Iraan, Texas on April 18, 1955. Her parents were Eugene “Gene” Bennett and Margareta “Peg” Barber. She was raised by her Great grandparents who named her “Penny” from her copper-colored hair, and then by her paternal grandparents, Gene “Chile” Bennett and Mary Belle “Mama” Bennett.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:28am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A suspect who allegedly made violent threats against an elementary school in Sonoma County, Calif. was arrested at Lake Tahoe on Monday evening. Earlier in the day, detectives with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect, Kevin Harrington, 47, of Santa Rosa, was likely in the South Lake Tahoe area.
