South Tahoe Now Frontpage Stories

UPDATE: The gas leak situation has been resolved near the South Tahoe High Stadium, and it is now safe. All first responders have been released.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a possible gas leak at the old Mt. Tallac High School next to the South Tahoe High School stadium. Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has evacuated the area. Emergency responders are on site and waiting for Southwest Gas to have the gas shut off.

Appleseed Academy now occupies the building with Mt. Tallac High moving to their new location at the Al Tahoe Education site.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Bret Howard
Listing Office:Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale
bret@realtordeb.com, 530-542-2912 ext. 226
Property Address: 1050 Cheyenne, South Lake Tahoe
MLS # 140239.5

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,914 Sq Ft.
Price: $1,499,000

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Summer is in full swing, and so is the Gardening Through the Seasons series hosted by South Tahoe Public Utility and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners.

The second workshop, Blooming Through Summer, will be held on June 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn about pollinator-friendly plants, flowers that bloom throughout the summer, and how to irrigate during warm months.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board will be on Thursday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lisa Maloff Center at Lake Tahoe Community College. They will also broadcast the meeting virtually via Zoom.

The agenda:

Consideration and possible authorization to accept and expend up to $900,000 and enter all necessary agreements to plan the Knox Johnson and Motel 6 Restoration Project.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe's (HSTT) 3rd annual Pawsitively Huge Online Auction started Monday and it stays live through Friday, June 28, at 9 p.m. PST.

With the help of generous donors, volunteers, and supporters, HSTT has pulled together a fantastic online auction. Featuring a wide array of stays, excursions, art, gift certificates for local food and services, and lots of wine, there's sure to be something you have to have.

The Brooks and Welsh families want to gratefully thank everyone, near and far, for all the support, love, prayers, and generosity.

Thank you for surrounding us as we began the journey through this horrific tragedy, unlike anything one could possibly imagine or prepare for. It was made just a little lighter for us because we did not have to go through it alone.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Three juvenile suspects were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on Monday morning. Law enforcement believes the three, ages 14, 15, and 17, committed a rash of vehicle burglaries in the Gardnerville Ranchos area during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 26.

The 17-year-old male was arrested at Douglas High School and booked into the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility for burglary, grand larceny of a firearm, unlawful sale of a firearm, and being a juvenile in possession of a firearm.

June 10–14 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

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.

May 27 - June 2, 2024

5/27

00:53 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT REPORT - Occurred at Chevron Meyers on Us Hwy 50, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a respite from near-record temperatures
this weekend, a gradual heating trend returns through mid-week, allowing temperatures to reach record territory in the valley and around Lake Tahoe, Expect a gradual cooling trend from Friday onward, with increased winds Friday and Saturday as this system moves into the region.

The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) celebrated nine of its teachers and staff members on Friday at a retirement party at South Tahoe High. They retire after a total of 229.5 years of service.

Certified

Jill Colvin - 38 years - Special Education Teacher: Workability
Cindy Gronwold - 37 years - Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten)
Kathleen Whatford - 37 years - Physical Education
Michael Nagano - 27 years - Special Education Teacher
Suzy Allione - 25 years - Social SciencemTeacher
Socorro Sanchez - 22.5 years -...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club is holding a meet-and-greet on Monday, June 10 at Lake Tahoe AleWorx at the Y at 5 p.m. Stop by to learn more about the club, and how to join, what the members do, and everything "Soroptimist."

SITS has been in South Lake Tahoe since 1977 and is dedicated to enhancing the lives of women and youth in our community and the world.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Two finalists for the open Douglas County School District superintendent position will be part of a "Meet and Greet" on Monday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Douglas High School rooms 201 and 203.

Candidates Patrick Peters and "Frankie" Alvarado will be on hand to meet with the public, participate in discussions, and talk about their plans for the District.

The Tahoe Trail will be a continuous bicycle and walking path envisioned to circle the lake. With the work of many partners, several critical segments have been completed, but more sections are needed to connect it all.

Since 1997, Environmental Improvement Program partners have constructed or improved 198 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails.

Check out some of the great Tahoe paths recently constructed or in the works:

Recently Completed:

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. - The 4th annual Educational Kids Fair at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City is coming up on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A great day at the Museum for the whole family! Free for kids of all ages. Admission for parents and guardians is $7.

Enjoy arts & crafts, engaging activities, including printmaking, calligraphy, gold panning, and a dress-up photo booth, and interacting with several local organizations and artisans.

The Fourth Ward School is located at 537 S. C. Street.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Colin Jost is participating in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe in July, and he will be taking the stage that weekend at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 8:30 p.m.

Presales start Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT, and the general on-sale begins Wednesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com.

Colin Jost is a writer, performer, and author who is best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." He started writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show’s "Weekend Update" since 2014....

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of its Participatory Budgeting Ballot, an initiative aimed at empowering citizens to directly influence the allocation of public funds within the community. Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows residents to decide how to spend part of a public budget. It provides an opportunity for citizens to engage directly in budget decision-making, prioritize community needs, and collaborate with local government to implement solutions.

The South Lake Tahoe Special Olympians would like to thank The Hangar Taproom for sharing their bocce courts as athletes practice for upcoming tournaments in July. The Hangar graciously hosts the athletes, coaches, and families every Wednesday from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Shop for handmade crafts, art, and goods from a variety of local vendors outside this summer in South Lake Tahoe at South Lake Brewing Company. Stop by their Beer Garden for Summer Craft Markets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on three Sundays during the summer: June 9, July 14, and August 11.

Different vendors and food trucks will be present for each date. Visit southlakebeer.com for details. If you'd like to be a vendor, please email support@southlakebeer.com.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a movie premier event at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Duket Theatre.

The documentary Wilder than Wild was four years in the making and reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed our forests and wildland-urban landscapes to large, high-intensity wildfires - and explores strategies to mitigate the impact of these fires.

Following the movie will be a panel discussion with questions and answers on wildfire-related topics.