Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 9:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a tough meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Tuesday, with a reduction in force (RIF) being the sole topic. With a RIF March 15 deadline looming, the trustees had to pass a resolution to inform certified staff members that could be laid off if more funding could not be found.
"This is not a time or place we'd like to be here right now," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 7:51pm
It will be a memorable evening of love, laughter, and dancing at the inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Blu Nightclub at Bally’s Lake Tahoe. Sons are welcome to bring their “plus one” including, but not limited to, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, older sisters, bonus moms, stepmoms, supermoms, and the list goes on. Organizers can’t wait to see mama moves and son grooves as they dance the night away!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 2:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Education is seeking a member of the public to represent Area 5 which covers South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. Current member Richard Fischer will be stepping down from his role, after representing Area 5 for more than a decade.
The EDCOE board is now accepting applications to fill this vacancy by appointment. The term of the provisional appointment runs through December 13, 2024. The appointed incumbent would be eligible to run for election in the November 2024 Election.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 2:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Boulders have fallen onto the road on US50 at Cave Rock. One eastbound lane is currently closed west of the tunnel.
A call was made at 2:37 p.m. to alert authorities of the boulders.
No other details are available at this time but use caution when in the area. The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is on the way to clear the rocks.
There are no injuries being reported.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 10:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a special meeting on Tuesday, March 12 of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees to discuss the elimination of some personnel for the next school year.
The Board has determined that it may be necessary to decrease programs and services no later than the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and they may find it necessary to terminate some employees at the end of the current school year. School districts must supply this data in March each year so staff is not surprised.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 9:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter at South Lake Brewing Company for a FREE exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom,” 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.
This viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 6:00am
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. 29 - Mar. 6, 2024
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12:40 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Patricia Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 7:10am
The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is holding an educational presentation on the urbanization of black bears and their population on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Toogee Sielsch, a 41-year-long South Lake Tahoe resident and local black bear expert is the speaker. It will be held in the Aspen/Board Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
This presentation will be 40 minutes, diving into the topic of bears. There will be an ASL interpreter present during the presentation.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 5:30am
As a healthcare system, patient safety is at the forefront of our priorities every single day. During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10 to 16, we take a moment to amplify our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual who walks through our doors. This year's theme, "Safer Together," embodies the collective effort required from providers, staff, patients, and family members to create a safe environment within our hospital.
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 3:38pm
The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena schedule just added country superstars Alabama to its summer lineup. Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations, and they'll be on the South Shore on Friday, September 13. Joining them on stage is Lee Greenwood.
The popular outdoor summer concert series is on the stage behind Harveys Lake Tahoe. Dance the night away under the stars - unleashing your inner cowboy!
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 3:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nonprofit, Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) created a monthly "Did You Now" campaign at the beginning of this school year. There has been a different focus each month, and for March it focuses on drug and alcohol facts, resources, tools, and information on how to have conversations with kids about these things.
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 2:15pm
The Tahoe Art League is looking for local artists to design and create murals around South Lake Tahoe, as well as for business owners with high visibility walls.
Following up on three successful murals from last year, they are going to be doing another round of murals this year. The theme for murals in 2024 is "We Belong."
There are several high visibility walls along US50 that artists can choose from including:
- The wall of the liquor store that faces the carwash near the intersection of Tahoe Keys Blvd. and US50 (where a faded mountain mural currently exists)
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 12:17pm
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.
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 11:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey. The season in on Sundays from April 7 - May 26 for levels 8U through high school.
The cost is $150 for 8U and new-to-hockey players, $300 for 10U through high school. Jerseys and socks are included.
If new to hockey, or with little experience, learn the foundational skills - skating, stick handling, passing, and other basics.
The Memorial Day Tournament is included at the Tahoe Blue Center for 10U / 12U and High School age groups.
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 11:21am
Thanks to the Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship hosted by the Overland Meat and Seafood Company on March 4, the Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal dinner guests who braved the aftereffects of the three-day snowstorm enjoyed a hearty and filling meal. The B&B cooks served up Sloppy Joes, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and french fries along with the dinner guest’s choice of a wide variety of cakes and pies. A perfect meal to offset the cold and dreary weather!
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 8:35am
As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We understand the importance of providing them with the tools they need to succeed in life. That's why it's crucial to lay a strong foundation for their development from the very beginning. Just like planting seeds in a garden, the care and attention we give to our children during their early years can make all the difference in their growth and future success.
Here are five simple yet powerful strategies, outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to help you support your child's development:
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people and their dogs are safe after being rescued after falling through the ice at Sawmill Pond on Sunday.
Chris Bloch, his two daughters Coral Dawn-Bloch and Sequoia Dawn-Bloch, and their friend Kaiya Catalan were driving by Sawmill when Coral noticed people on the ice. She commented how unsafe the ice was, and in under a minute the people fell through. They had gone onto the ice to rescue their dogs.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 9:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was on March 5, 1974, when the voters of South Lake Tahoe narrowly approved the formation of a community college district for the city after years of advocating, hard work, and planning. With 66 percent of the vote, the journey to success was underway and the college opened on Sept. 18, 1975. The first campus was in a converted motel on US50 with 119 classes offered to 1,407 students.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 7:28pm
Join the Sierra Educational Foundation on Saturday, March 16 when they host the Community Skier / Boarder Cross. Join them for a seriously fun, unserious
competition. All ages and abilities are welcome. Green costumes and decorations are welcome.
There is a $40 Entry Fee. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. in the Aspen Cafe at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The awards ceremony and fundraiser raffle an hour after the race ends. Follow them on Instagram @SierraEducationalFoundation for more details on the ceremony.
To sign up, visit...
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - 7:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to Saint Theresa Church's annual Saint Patrick's Dinner on Sunday, March 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enjoy traditional corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and Irish soda bread prepared by the Knights of Columbus.
Tickets will be sold after the Masses on Sunday and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 5-12.
Saint Theresa Grace Hall is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
