Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 3:57pm
The Tahoe Learning Haven's April forum will focus on financial savings plans for higher education in California and Nevada. This forum is for parents of students who plan to attend some form of higher education after high school.
The free forum will be held on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Some financial plans provide free funds (CalKids) for qualifying families. Both California and Nevada representatives will discuss 529 plans that are simple and easy to set up and use.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 12:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 31-year-old Douglas County man has been 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.
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested Valeriu Monchamp of Gardnerville and he is currently in the Minden jail on a $225,649 bail hold.
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 11:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced the 2023 Pacific Southwest Region winners of The Golden Pinecone Award, which honors the incredible work of Forest Service partners and staff when engaging the public in our mission through public-facing communications and outreach events.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine held a community vacation home rental (VHR) meeting Wednesday to review the results of the 13-member VHR Advisory Committee. Laine put together a volunteer committee from many segments of the community to evaluate the current VHR ordinance over the last eight months. Their goal was to create a document to help reduce community divisiveness and discover where the community might find common interests and common ground on the design and management of its VHR Program.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 8:39pm
The House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included Representative Kevin Kiley's request for more than $2 million in funding for projects in the El Dorado County region.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be receiving $1M for enhancing the resilience of critical water infrastructure.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 8:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week marked the completion of the second Great Library Refresh book delivery, bringing over 480 brand-new books to all six Lake Tahoe Unified School District libraries.
It's been incredible to witness the community coming together to turn this dream into a reality, helping us move these books from wish lists to shelves where they belong.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 7:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man is facing multiple life sentences after being found guilty of 10 felonies in a South Lake Tahoe courtroom on March 6.
On July 17 and 18, 2021, Joshua Thomas Lee Gardner went to the Sunray Motel in South Lake Tahoe to collect a drug debt from a woman who lived there. Once inside her room, Gardner robbed the victim at gunpoint and threatened to kill her.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is Crazy Sock Day at Sierra House Elementary on Thursday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Everyone is being encouraged to wear crazy, mismatched, silly, wild, or bright socks to school to recognize the five Down syndrome students who attend the school in South Lake Tahoe.
Not only will everyone be wearing the crazy socks, but the school will be decorated in colored paper socks.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 10:02am
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Zephyr Point is hosting the Camp Zephyr Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 31. There will be a full day of activities for all ages - stop by for one, or all!
Sunrise Easter Service at Donaldson Amphitheater at 7 a.m.
FREE Pancake Breakfast in the Tahoe Center from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Then, starting at 9:30 a.m., the fun begins on the Tahoe Lawn: Morning Sing Easter Edition, Faire Games, Easter EggHunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and lots of candy!
The event is scheduled to wrap up at 11 a.m.
Zephyr Point is located at 660...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Transportation services on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have changed over the years, going from free casino shuttles to the fun, Nifty Fifty trollies, and many other steps along the way. There have been many challenges, but a new proposition is in the works to help fix it.
Currently, the South Shore is serviced by two fixed bus routes along US50 provided by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). There is a large area that is not serviced by a bus, including Meyers (except for paratransit services).
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 9:06pm
The Backcountry Film Festival is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the snowsports community. it is coming to South Lake Tahoe on April 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's "State of the District" on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. It takes place in the student union building at South Tahoe High School.
Just as in last year's event, the agenda includes a series of tabletop discussions where those gathered at each table tackle a series of questions. There is also a panel discussion concerning the status of current facilities.
The...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of negotiations, Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe and the 31 surrounding acres are being sold, and escrow should close in the coming weeks. The motel, the adjacent vacant restaurant, and the parking lot will be removed and the environmentally sensitive land along the Upper Truckee River will be restored and preserved.
The land was owned by the Knox Johnson family.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 11:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the U.S. Forest Service gave the 20-year concessionaire permit for Camp Richardson to ExplorUS, the marina was still owned and operated by Bob Hassett and Camp Richardson Resort Incorporated (CRRI). Hassett was the former concessionaire of the government-owned resort.
A one-year contract was signed this month to have ExplorUS take over operations of the marina.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 10:14am
New revelations on the factors creating the housing issues in South Lake Tahoe show that the cause has been misdiagnosed and it’s not vacation homes creating the problem. We’ve had a home in South Lake Tahoe for over 40 years and I have been studying the housing issue for a long time. Whereas Amelia Richmond, President of the Vacancy Tax initiative, has only lived in South Lake Tahoe a short time. Richmond complains that about 1,000 local workers live in Nevada and commute to jobs in South Lake Tahoe.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 7:33am
It is always a special treat when the members of St. Theresa’s Filipino community sponsor and host a Bread & Broth Monday Meal. It is special in that the meal is lovingly prepared and cooked by the Filipino sponsor crew. The menu that they provided for the evening’s dinner guests consisted of traditional dishes that reflect their Filipino culture.
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 2:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The black bears who call Lake Tahoe home need the humans that live and visit there to know proper bear behavior. And it isn't the behavior of the bears, but of the humans, that will keep the bears healthy and alive.
Bears have started to emerge from their winter lodging, and they need humans to properly secure their food and property to ensure their survival. The sooner in a bear's life we do this, the better the chance they have to safely coexist with humans.
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 8:31am
Join Keep Tahoe Blue as they kick off the 2024 volunteer season on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Valhalla Tahoe. Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music.
At the event, create your volunteer profile and register for upcoming events. They will also have program booths hosted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe and our partners.
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 6:05pm
The award-winning musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. will be performed by the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Drama Department. This show has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.
Shows will be at the STHS TADA Theatre on March 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m., and March 24 and 30 at 2 p.m.
The musical is a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching show that is relatable to both young and old. It features a cast of favorites and a wonderful live musical combo.
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 5:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - College Bound Lake Tahoe (CBLT) will host a free workshop for parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in South Lake Tahoe. The workshop is meant to prepare parents to ensure their children meet the high school graduation requirements needed to attend college.
CBLT is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College Dual Enrollment program, the FRC, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
