Community members
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Filipino Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 11:26pmMembers of the St. Theresa Filipino Community love sponsoring Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal and serving up a delicious Filipino themed dinner. Hosting their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment this year, the Filipino community group sponsored the March 25th Monday Meal and brought their well-honed cooking skills and favorite Filipino cuisine recipes to feed the grateful dinner guests congregating for a communal meal at Grace Hall.
Tahoe Arts Alliance to hold inaugural awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 9:19pmEvent Date:
April 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Arts Alliance will hold their inaugural Alliance Awards ceremony in the South Tahoe High School TADA Building on Saturday, April 13. The awards will recognize excellence in visual and performing arts as well as recognition of those who have contributed to and supported local art.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Mingling and light refreshments will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. This is a formal event and "dress to impress."
LTCC offering deep discounts on whitewater rafting classes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:08pmWhen the snow starts to melt and the rivers in the Sierra start running fast, be prepared to enjoy the whitewater excitement by taking three classes at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this spring. The Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership program at LTCC is offering three classes - Beginning and Intermediate Whitewater Rafting, and Whitewater Guide School - all available at deep discounts.
LTCC has drastically cut the fees to make it possible for more residents to safely prepare for what’s promising to be an incredible rafting season in the Sierras.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Human Resources
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 6:22pm“The Human Resources Team at Kirkwood Mountain Resort was humbled and inspired to serve food and connect with the local community tonight at Bread & Broth’s dinner,” wrote Greg Carlson on behalf of his HR team. “Great to see the smiles a warm meal brings to everyone."
Greg and his fellow sponsor members Natasha Buffo, Joshua Henry, Shea Gyurko and Yannah Preta came all of the way from Kirkwood to volunteer at Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment on March 11th and help serve the evening’s dinner guests.
Lake Tahoe Community College celebrates their first leader's 90th birthday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 10:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College held a 90th birthday celebration this week for their first president, Dr. James Duke.
Dozens of past and current leaders, staff, students and community members enjoyed the party for Dr. Duke who started with the college on September, 1974 when a key to a post office box was all there was.
Food trucks approved for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 4:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Except for special events, food trucks have been missing from the South Lake Tahoe horizon, with a previous ordinance preventing an vehicle selling food items for stopping more than 15 minutes.
On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a new food truck ordinance that will take effect on March 19, 2019.
V-Day South Lake Tahoe holds 17th annual benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 6:56pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A benefit performance of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will be held in South Lake Tahoe February 22-23 at MontBleu Resort.
Originally scheduled for the LTCC Duke Theater, the fundraiser had to move due to some broken water pipes in the theater on Tuesday.
The Vagina Monologues returns for its 17th year in South Lake Tahoe with a goal this year of raising $15,000 for scholarships for female-identified students at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks St. Theresa’s Filipino community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 8:30pmOn Monday, January 28, Bread & Broth’s 102 dinner guests were treated to a very special dinner. Members of St. Theresa’s Filipino community cooked and served chicken adobo, sweet and sour pork ribs, shrimp and chicken pasta, honey mustard chicken, steamed vegetables, rice, and salad. All delicious Filipino specialty dishes. In addition, to the heaping first servings dished out, many of the diners came back for seconds and containers filled with ‘leftovers’ to take home.
South Lake Tahoe route set for the Amgen 2019 men's race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 7:55amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, including a Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe on May 13. This marks the fifth straight year South Lake Tahoe has hosted an Amgen Tour of California event.
Tahoe Chamber event raises money and collects food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- More than 100 community members attended the Tahoe Chamber's annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer and raised over $2,400 and brought in cases of food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids.
Attendees enjoyed appetizers and Riva Grill’s signature cocktail, Wet Woodys while also raising money for the local non-profit that currently provides backpacks of weekend food to 170 kids in grades K-8 at South Lake Tahoe schools.
Douglas County again looking for task force members as they revamp VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 12:16amSTATELINE, Nev. - Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) in Douglas County were on last Thursday's agenda for the Board of County Commissioners, leading them to seek additional representatives for their newly appointed VHR Task Force.
Douglas County uses the services of Host Compliance, the same company hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe to seek out unlicensed VHRs and under-reported Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT). They charge the County $94,000 annually for their services.
UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Building Resilience in Youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 10:51amEvent Date:
February 7, 2019 - 5:30pm
Promoting resilience is key to supporting healthy development in youth, yet currently, there is a decline in youth resilience across the United States. About 1 in 4 youth develop a mental health disorder which can lead to poor school outcomes, risky behaviors, self-harm and even suicide.
Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 7 for a rich discussion about trends in adolescent health, and how we, as parents and community members, can help. By supporting youth in developing protective factors, we can bolster their resilience and help them thrive.
Douglas County community resources to deal with grief, anxiety and feelings of being unsafe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:01pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - After the recent tragic accidents and murders in Douglas County, many people may be feeling grief and anxiety as well as feelings of being unsafe. County officials want residents to know they aren't alone and there are several support groups in the community that offer help, reassurance and comfort during this difficult time.
Below is a list of some organizations available to help:
Douglas County Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST)
Lake Tahoe Humane Society disbands, turns operations over to Truckee Tahoe group
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 7:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost two years after their executive director embezzled almost $60,000 from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS), the nonprofit tasked with helping local pets, is folding after 51 years of serving the South Lake Tahoe community.
A new board of directors had taken several steps, including the sale of their Emerald Bay Road building and laying off of employees, to get LTHS back on their feet but could never get the nonprofit's community standing back.
Ribbon cuttings welcome in two new Lake Tahoe businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 3:45pmThe Tahoe Chamber and South Lake Tahoe community members stopped by two ribbon cutting ceremonies on Friday, one at Doob Lake Tahoe in the Heavenly Village and the other at TaCo. Cantina and Restaurant at Harveys Tahoe.
Ribbon cutting welcomes Chase Bank to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third area branch of Chase Bank has opened in South Lake Tahoe and they were officially welcomed to the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.
"Congratulations, thank you to Chase for being a part of the community," said Jason Drew of the Tahoe Chamber. "It is incredible to see you opening and being part of the revitalization."
Drew was joined by Chamber CEO Steve Teshara and a couple dozen of their members and other locals.
SnowGlobe addresses many issues; NoGlobe Alliance remains concerned with sound
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SnowGlobe 2018 is in the books, and according to law enforcement and other safety personnel as well as festival organizers, it was the most successful one yet.
There were fewer arrests and citations, fewer medical issues and an increase in community collaboration to help the event be both successful and less of a burden to the neighboring residents who have expressed concern over noise from the bass-centric sounds of the electronic music performers on the outdoor stages.
Health assessment of South Lake Tahoe shows mental health and substance abuse at top of needs list
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 10:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A study on the health needs of the South Lake Tahoe community has once again put mental health and mental disorders at the top of the list, followed by substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.
Every three years Barton Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment to identity the key health issues facing the area. They use a systematic, data-driven process to determine the health status, concerns, and needs of residents in the South Tahoe community.
The 2018 results are a follow-up to similar studies completed in 2012 and 2015.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe - Important road closure and noise information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 7:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thousands of music fans and dozens of performers are headed to South Lake Tahoe for the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival from December 29-31. Before they get here, hundreds of workers are spending many hours preparing the scene from the delivery and installation of stages, tents, electrical cables, ski jumps, trailers, vehicles and port-a-potties.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 10:44pmThanks to Vail’s EpicPromise Grant funding, Heavenly Mountain Resort hosts six Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishments annually. Heavenly’s sixth and final AAD for 2018 was sponsored on December 10th and their $300 sponsorship donation went towards serving a fantastic Greek themed dinner. B&B’s talented volunteer cooks whipped up Greek chicken, a Greek pasta salad, broccoli, and a beautiful Greek salad to be served by the Heavenly sponsor volunteers to the very happy dinner guests.
Kudos: STAR thanks community for Giving Tree donations for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 6:15pmWith the holiday season just around the corner and the children starting their winter break, the South Lake Tahoe Association of REALTORS® (“STAR”) would like to thank everyone who participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s Wish Tree this holiday season. It was a huge success, with a collection of donations from Realtors, members of the Tahoe Arts Alliance and community members at large.
Community invited to provide input on Mental Health Services Act annual update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 9:18amThe El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division invites the public to provide input on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update. Community members can provide input by attending an upcoming community meeting or by submitting an online survey or an email.
Community meetings to receive input for the MHSA Annual Update are scheduled as follows:
• Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 8:31am“Tahoe/Douglas Rotary Club loves to support Bread & Broth and all its volunteers,” stated Rotarian Ashley Colvin while volunteering as an Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsor crew member. “B&B is such a wonderful program that our community is lucky to have."
Fortunately for B&B, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, we are the recipients of the very generous support of the Rotary club members which enables the program to provide meals and bags filled with food to those in need of food support in our community.
Interactive map shows plowed bike paths in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 9:21pmThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has released their first online bike map that shows the Lake Tahoe region’s regularly snow-plowed bike trails.
People searching for a plowed bike route can now toggle a special seasonal layer in the nonprofit organization’s interactive bike map, available online at tahoebike.org/map. Many of Tahoe’s local jurisdiction clear snow from their shared-use paths, typically after they have completed plowing local roads.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:30pmThe Corporate Offices of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. hosts a National Day of Service with the goal of ending hunger during the month of November and encourages all of the branch offices to participate in a day of service within their communities. For the past six years, Richard Gross, Private Wealth Advisor and owner of the South Lake Tahoe community’s Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. office, has hosted a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment in order to serve the local community members a hot, nutritious meal.
US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project approved by TRPA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 6:09pmLAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - It's been 38 years in the making. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the final joint environmental document for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the "Loop Road."
Last week, the board of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) unanimously approved the same document, the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS/EIS).
Former City Manager Nancy Kerry honored with proclamation and party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:26amNancy Kerry has been gone from her position as the city manager of South Lake Tahoe since March, but she finally got the credit due for her many accomplishments and contributions during a standing room only celebration Tuesday evening.
Over 75 community leaders came together to present Nancy with a proclamation signed by both Mayor Wendy David and Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, their last official act with the City.
The list of tributes spoken during the evening is a lengthy one.
All invited to Bread & Broth's 29th annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 9:30pmEvent Date:
November 19, 2018 - 4:00pm
Bread & Broth will be observing a special community Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 19 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Grace Hall at St. Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe. This is Bread & Broth's 29th year of serving meals to those in need.
The traditional dinner will feature turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, green salad, rolls, and dessert.
The meal is free and open to all community members as it has been every Monday at Grace Hall since 1989. All are welcome!
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Liberty Utilities for two nights of giving
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 9:55pmThanks to the generosity of Liberty Utilities, Inc., two Bread & Broth Monday Meal dinners were served to our community members who depend on the weekly meals to help them through the week. Liberty Utilities sponsored the September 24 and the October 8 meals and sent two outstanding sponsor crews to help the B&B volunteers at each of the dinners.
Harrah's and Harveys donate $10,000 to Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:22amTwo South Shore casinos recently gave a donation of $10,000 to the Tahoe Rim Trail for their volunteer stewardship program.
Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe's contribution will help the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) achieve their goals of expanding opportunities for community members and tourists to experience nature, improve trail users’ safety, reduce negative environmental impacts, and create a desire to protect and restore Tahoe’s special places within the community.
Daughters of American Revolution to hold Meet and Greet at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 7:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2018 - 5:30pm Learn about a new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) being formed in South Lake Tahoe during a meet and greet at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the school's Aspen Room.
The community is invited to attend and learn about the DAR mission as well a chance to meet DAR members.
Please contact Chapter Regent Sally Holcombe for more details: sallyholcombe@mac.com.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College (Aspen Room)
1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Public input sought for BIjou Community Park master plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 4:23pmEvent Date:
October 10, 2018 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE THAOE, Caif. - What does the future Bijou Community Park look like? Will it expand, offer different recreational opportunities or does it remain the same?
The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Commissioners and City staff will host a public workshop at Bijou Community Park on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to obtain feedback from community members on opportunities to expand and create access to outdoor recreation.
The workshop is going to be "fun and interactive," according to organizers and will also include refreshments.
South Lake Tahoe public cannabis forum to examine new ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 9:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the referendum to put a stop to the City of South Lake Tahoe's cannabis ordinance received enough signatures, the City Council has reconvened their subcommittee to create a new ordinance.
There will be a public forum on Monday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to gather public input regarding possible next steps for a cannabis ordinance.
Meet the Candidate: Devin Middlebrook says transparency and trust are his key pillars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 7:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the first-time candidate Devin Middlebrook gives his responses as he seeks a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:49pmCalifornia's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.
In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.
Volunteer opportunities at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 4:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is a non-profit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to help ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. They are looking for community members who are interested in joining their dedicated team of volunteers.
Here are a few of the many available volunteer opportunity openings for contributing to Bread & Broth's (B&B) programs:
Column: Take action for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 4:50pmSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a good time to familiarize yourself with the tools, resources and steps you can take in addressing suicide.
Suicide can be prevented if the signs are detected and the right actions are taken. Healthy coping skills are critical for dealing with incidents of trauma throughout life. Unfortunately, some people find that life stressors are too difficult and some choose negative ways to cope.
The most critical warning signs of suicide are:
- Talking about wanting to die or about suicide
Letter: Why you should vote Nick Exline for South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 1:31pmMy name is Nick Exline and I am asking for your vote on November 6th for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board as I will bring a higher level of commitment, leadership and vision to the STPUD Board.
New Meyers Advisory Council focus of community meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 4:00amEvent Date:
September 19, 2018 - 10:00am
El Dorado County Planning staff and Supervisor Sue Novasel will be at the Freel Perk Coffee Shop on Wednesday, September 19 to chat about the County's proposed Meyers Advisory Council.
Interested citizens can stop by at any between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Novasel and staff will be available to discuss the Advisory Council and answer questions about the process to establish it. If you cannot attend, call 530.573.7905 for any questions and comments.
The resolution for establishing the Meyers Advisory Council:
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High School thanks community for attending Meet and Greet
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/08/2018 - 10:59pmMuch appreciation to the 30 business owners and managers from All Seasons Plumbing & Heating, Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Harrah’s & Harveys, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Leonard Mechanical & Plumbing, Cold Water Brewery & Grill, TJ Maxx, Casa of El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Pay-it-Forward Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Lake Tahoe Community College, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, LTUSD Board Members, the Morning Soroptimist, and community members who attended the Mt. Tallac High School annual Community Meet and Greet.
Nominations open for Tahoe Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 7:19amThe Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Tahoe Chamber, is holding the annual Blue Ribbon Awards on November 8 at the MontBleu Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the nomination process and can submit their candidates for the awards until October 5.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up 224 pounds of trash along North Shore beaches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:05amEarly on the morning of September 3, 2018, over 70 Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers arrived at Commons Beach in Tahoe City to comb the sands along six miles of shoreline in search of items left behind by those enjoying the previous night’s fireworks festivities.
They collected 224 pounds of litter including 2,064 cigarette butts and 1,520 pieces of plastic. League to Save Lake Tahoe staff ship the cigarette butts to a company on the east coast that upcycles them into new plastic products. Plastic cannot be upcycled and end up in landfills.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Barton Foundation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 7:22pmPromoting philanthropy for the health of the community, Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted a Bread & Broth Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment on Monday, August 20.
Thanks to the help provided by Barton Foundation’s volunteer crew members, the evening’s 106 dinner guests enjoyed a Mexican casserole served with salads, coleslaw, tasty desserts and a bag of food filled with dairy products, fruit, vegetables, canned goods, and breads and pastries to take home for meals later in the week.
Letter: Bijou Garden Grows Community
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 3:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Family Resource Center (FRC) has long been a stronghold for the South Lake Tahoe community, providing necessary life services to community members in need. This summer, the FRC was especially busy with the ninth year of Parabajitos, an early intervention and prevention program that aims to engage youth and strengthen their connection with their community. The FRC is also home to the Bijou Community Garden, a project started four years ago by community member Brian Hirdman.
Location
Family Resource Center
3501 Spruce Ave
United States
38° 56' 24.5184" N, 119° 57' 33.0948" W
See map: Google Maps
Mayor holding community conversation in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:20pmEvent Date:
August 22, 2018 - 9:00am
The next South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David's "Let's Have a Conversation" will be on Wednesday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
This month's focus will be city government, and with the mayor will be Councilmember Brooke Laine and Police Chief Brian Uhler.
Each month, community members have attended and engaged in thoughtful dialog with the mayor and other residents.
There will be refreshments served.
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Column: Time is now to prepare Lake Tahoe for our changing climate
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 8:55amLast month, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center released the Tahoe: State of the Lake Report, which included their finding of an average of 59.7 feet depth of water clarity for 2017, the lowest since they began taking measurements. In advance of the 2018 Lake Tahoe Summit, the following is from Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, chief executive officer for the League to Save Lake Tahoe, on the findings:
Letter: SLT City Clerk tells community goodbye
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 5:21pmTo the community:
On August 4, I will begin my retirement from the City of South Lake Tahoe after 32 years of public service, 16 years as your elected City Clerk. It has been an honor and privilege to serve our community and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve and the generous support provided to me during my tenure. I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with so many wonderful community members who genuinely care about our community, and I have also been blessed working with many hardworking and dedicated city councilmembers and city employees.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 7:17pmAn amazing group of Kirkwood crew members volunteered to serve at Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment on Monday, July 23. “These young people were some of the best sponsor volunteers that we have ever had,” exclaimed Dana Tucker, the AAD Sponsor Crew Coordinator for the evening. “They were so happy to do anything that was asked of them.” Even at the end of the evening they all jumped in and dried the dishes to help clean up after the meal.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 6:24amBread & Broth serves two meals weekly and welcomes everyone from the Lake Tahoe Shore community to enjoy the wonderful dinners prepared by their talented and creative volunteer cooks and warmly served by our dinner crew volunteers. Our meals are not only meant to ease hunger, but to provide the opportunity to spend a meal in fellowship with other community members. Being hungry is not a prerequisite to enjoy the non-profit group's meals.
Grand opening of Robert Maloff Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 11:02pmThe doors are now officially open at the 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art Robert Maloff Center, home to the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Lake Tahoe facility Thursday, July 12, Lisa Maloff was honored for her $10 million donation in her late husband's name that made the dream to improve community health and well-being of others a reality.