Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 12:26pm
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.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 12:17pm
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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 9:03pm
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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 8:20pm
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
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 3:14pm
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....
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 2:34pm
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 -...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 2:00pm
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!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 1:45pm
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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 7:24am
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....
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 8:21pm
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 7:52pm
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 1:18pm
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 11:30am
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 10:45am
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 10:34am
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 8:56am
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.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 10:04pm
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.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 9:45pm
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.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 5:39pm
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.
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 4:30pm
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 143 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2024. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2024.
