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Letter: Update on Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church

We are Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. This is a letter to our community to say that we are still here. Yes, there was a fire that damaged our building but not “the church” (our congregation). We are currently meeting for worship at Temple Bat Yam on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Our church continues to thrive, thanks in a large part to the outpouring of love, concern, and support from you, the community of South Lake Tahoe.

We are blessed to be able to continue in our ministries:

Art gallery reception at the South Lake Tahoe City Hall

Event Date: 
March 18, 2019 - 6:00pm

The City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Arts Alliance are partnering for an art gallery reception on Monday, March 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall.

This quarter’s artist will be Yvonne McGrath presenting her Fantasy Flowers Series. She will be speaking at the event.

The art reception will include a meet and greet with displayed artists and city officials. All are welcome to attend. The event is free of charge.

Lake Tahoe real estate market news

PREP IT, PRICE IT and GRAB THE MARKET

The appreciation rate for Lake Tahoe real estate has stabilized to a more moderate rate from past years and is currently being driven by limited supply. If you are considering selling your home soon; take advantage of the season by prepping the interior through de-cluttering, cleaning, painting where necessary and look at your floors to be cleaned or replaced. These are some very cost-effective applications which will show your home in the most favorable of conditions. It also budgets your time for the Spring yard work that will lend curb appeal.

El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.

In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.

Community forum on the US 50 Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project this Thursday, March 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.

57th Annual Lake Valley Firefighters Ball

Event Date: 
March 22, 2019 - 5:30pm

The Lake Valley Firefighter's Foundation will be hosting it's annual fundraising event at the beautiful Riva Grill this year. The elegant event will include a welcome drink, three-course meal, live and silent auction full of unique items, DJ, dancing and much more to ensure a grand time for all.

The mission of the Foundation is to sponsor programs that enhance the lives and safety of our community and it's members that we value so highly. We give generously to our community service organizations and contribute financially to programs, events, school functions and scholarships.

Health Column: Bringing awareness to patient safety

Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about healthcare safety. It’s an opportunity for hospitals and health systems to share their work and resources on patient safety, safety culture and patient engagement.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Ski Patrol

Taking a break from helping skiers and keeping them safe on Heavenly Mountain Resort’s slopes, Heavenly Ski Patrol members exchanged their skis for Bread & Broth aprons to help feed Monday Meal dinner guests on March 4, 2019. As a follow-up to an Adopt A Day of Nourishment on February 4, Heavenly Ski Patrol sponsored their second AAD for the year and sent another great crew to serve at the B&B dinner.

Joining the B&B volunteers were Ski Patrol members Brandon Commanda, Lucas Johnstone, Michelle Loubet, Jacob Madecky and Marissa Streck.

Saint Theresa St. Patrick's Day Dinner for the community

Event Date: 
March 17, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready for some traditional Irish food in honor of St. Patrick's Day? On Sunday, March 17 the St. Theresa Parish will be holding their annual Saint Patrick's Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The dinner is prepared by the Knights of Columbus will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, soda bread and desserts. Irish coffee, beer, wine and sodas will be offered.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 6 - 12. Tickets are available after all the Masses and at the door.

Other possible sources of PCE contamination identified in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a 400 acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater, agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply updated the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume Wednesday evening.

Authorities originally identified the chemical entered the groundwater at the site of the old Lake Tahoe Laundry Works which was located at the South Y Center that is now home to Raley's and KMart.

City Council hears update on US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project

Event Date: 
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been over three decades in the making. The US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road, is getting closer to becoming a final plan and its implementation.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard a presentation by Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Lew Feldman and John Hasty of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tuesday, outlining what has been accomplished and what is left to be done.

Free Nordic skiing back at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Through a private-public partnership, California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation successfully brought back free Nordic skiing at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park along Lake Tahoe’s West shore.

The public can ski on the trails made famous when the 1960 Winter Olympics’ biathlon and cross-country events were held there, designed at the time by South Lake Tahoe's Martin Hollay.

There have been various threats to the continued grooming of the cross-country ski trails at Sugar Pine Point due to funding shortages.

California Supreme Court puts an end to the ''Loop Road' lawsuit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2016 a group of citizens gathered enough signatures to put a measure before the voters in November of that year to prevent the City of South Lake Tahoe from taking any action on what has been known as the Loop Road project (though the official name is the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project) without first getting approval by the voters.

Today the California Supreme Court put an end to that measure.

South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce announces name change

Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With more than one Chamber of Commerce serving the South Shore there is often confusion about their names and functions.

In 2005 the Tahoe Douglas Chamber and South Lake Tahoe Chamber merged into the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (LTSSCC) for the whole community, both sides of the state line. A group of California side businesses then formed the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.

Active shooter training for Lake Tahoe businesses and staff

Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 - 12:00pm

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With a critical increase in active shooter events across the country, the Tahoe Chamber is holding a Level UP Workshop on the subject Wednesday, March 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in their Stateline office.

Workplace violence affects about 2 million workers in the U. S. each year. With this violence continuing to pose a looming threat, active shooter training is essential for all businesses. Active shooter events most commonly occur in businesses - 45 percent, schools - 25 percent, and government facilities - 10 percent.

John Thiel: New man at the helm of South Tahoe Public Utility District

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Richard Solbrig told the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors he was retiring in January 2019 after 29 years with the agency the hunt was on for a new general manager.

It turned out they didn't have to look far.

John Thiel had been hired by Solbrig in 1992 as a staff engineer and he worked his way up through the ranks over the last 27 years until the Board chose him as the new general manager.

Novasel honored by Assemblyman as 2019 Woman of the Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - County Supervisor Sue Novasel was honored by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow as the 5th District's Woman of the Year during a special ceremony on Monday during a Floor Session in Sacramento.

Each year, the California Women’s Legislative Caucus sponsors and hosts its Woman of the Year event to honor women from around the state for all they do in their communities.

Meet and Greet new SLT City Manager and STPUD General Manager

Event Date: 
March 7, 2019 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Manager Frank Rush, and STPUD General Manager John Thiel are getting together to have a conversation directly with members of the community during a casual Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 7 at South Lake Brewing Company.

This is an opportunity for the community to come out and meet some of South
Lake Tahoe’s new leadership and have a conversation about how we can make this community better.

WHAT: Frank Rush and John Thiel Meet and Greet
WHEN: Thursday, March 7th, 5:30PM-7:30PM
WHERE: South Lake Brewing Company, 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd

NAMI hosting free legal seminar to help navigate mental illness treatment and support

Event Date: 
March 8, 2019 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a free legal seminar on Friday, March 8 to help caregivers and family members of those with mental illness navigate the system to remove barriers and improve access to care for their loved ones in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly's IT team

Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise grant program, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort alternate months sending Adopt A Day sponsor crew teams to host and volunteer at Bread & Broth Monday Meal dinners. On February 24, it was members from Heavenly’s IT team who donned B&B aprons and graciously served the evening’s dinner guests.

Truckee Fire sells their airboat to Washoe County Hasty Team for $1

The Truckee Fire Protection District sold their airboat used for in-the-water rescues to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Hasty Team for just one dollar. This important piece of equipment can be used for missions on shallow bodies of water such as Swan Lake and could also potentially be used to speed response time for ice rescues, particularly in areas where thin ice is an issue.

When the Truckee department acquired a new boat for their uses they transferred ownership to Washoe County who had borrowed the boat in the past for help at the Reno Air Races.

Lake Tahoe Community College celebrates their first leader's 90th birthday

SOUTH 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.

South Lake Tahoe story gets international attention

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - International attention has been given to a story first seen on South Tahoe Now, prompting new agencies from San Francisco to England to call City Hall for the details.

GO Local Business EXPO

Event Date: 
March 29, 2019 - 4:30pm

The best in business returns to the South Shore at the 2019 GO Local Business EXPO taking place Friday, March 29 at Harveys Lake Tahoe from 4:30-8:30 p.m. This annual event is a community favorite that aims to showcase the most cutting-edge businesses. Each year approximately 90 exhibitors feature their latest and greatest products, services and promotions. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and can expect a night of food tasting, beer and wine sampling, live music and vendor giveaways.

Waze responds to El Dorado County about South Lake Tahoe westbound traffic issues

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is nothing new in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, but Sunday traffic leaving Lake Tahoe has become worse once tech-savvy drivers learned how to navigate side roads. Residents cannot leave their homes for fear they won't be able to get back for hours, and drivers trying to make it back to Sacramento and the Bay Area get frustrated with standstill hours-long lines.

Tahoe Parents Nursery School celebrates 60 years

Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 - 5:30pm

Some experiences are life changing. They top our grateful list and remain in our memories and hearts forever. Participating in Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) was one of those experiences for me and for my family.

El Dorado County Senior of the Year nominations being accepted

Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating the individual(s) for the El Dorado County “Senior of the Year” award.

The annual Senior of the Year award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2019, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 330 Fair Lane in Placerville. The award is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.

Column: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

He’s not Romeo.

I know that you think that when he told you that he would love you forever, take care of you, and accept you, that he really meant it. Maybe it was the 13th “What are you doing?” text that made you believe he really cared. Maybe it was his “Is that your other boyfriend?” response when he saw you talking to another man that made you believe he truly valued you. Maybe it was when he said “No one will love you like I love you” that made you believe he was the only person that would truly accept you.

Food trucks approved for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH 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.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary

“Helping out at Bread & Broth is a great experience,” exclaimed Rotarian Brian Williams. Brian shared his feelings while volunteering at the Monday Meal sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club on February 11, 2019. “We are all human beings that are subject to life’s twists and turns. Offering a hot meal and a smile to people in our community who are having a rough time is our obligation.”

Carlquist promoted to sergeant for South Lake Tahoe Police Department

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not only has the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) added some new recruits, they've also promoted from within.

Nicholaus "Nick" Carlquist is the newest sergeant on the force.

The Cal State Monterey graduate became a paramedic before sponsoring himself through the police academy and ending up with the Hollister (CA) Police Department.
Nick then came to South Lake Tahoe and has been with the department since 2008.

Column: Shaping Lake Tahoe’s future through collaboration

We are stronger at Lake Tahoe when we work together. Everyone benefits when people of different interests, backgrounds, and perspectives agree to bring their ideas, energy, and creativity to the table to shape solutions for a healthier, more vibrant, and sustainable Lake Tahoe.

Working together can be hard, of course. But we’ve built a spirit of collaboration at Lake Tahoe and it’s growing. Through it we are achieving things that once seemed impossible, things that we could never achieve working on our own.

Be part of the El Dorado County film industry

Event Date: 
March 22, 2019 - 4:00pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Films, commercials, and television shows are shot all over South Lake Tahoe and the rest of El Dorado County, and many times the local film industry needs the help of the community to fill positions from catering to actors.

To learn how you can be part of the lights, camera, and action, plan on attending the El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office annual "I Love Film Mixer" on Friday, March 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

Soroptimist International celebrates 100 years of global volunteering

There are two Soroptimist International clubs serving South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding community and they recently came together to celebrate 100 years of global volunteering that improves the lives of women and girls.

Join Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care for a Discussion on Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Care

Event Date: 
February 28, 2019 - 1:00pm

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care invites the community to attend a free discussion on Thursday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH, who will discuss the importance of engagement and activity for brain health as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease.

Troxel’s expertise is rooted in the “Best Friends Approach” – a treatment philosophy he helped pioneer that redefines how families and caregivers can enhance the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Location

Douglas County Community and Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410
United States

Douglas County Commissioners cancel Lake Tahoe meeting and water workshop

After conferring with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Chairman of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners has canceled today’s meetings due to inclement weather and hazardous conditions:

The Board of County Commissioners’ meeting scheduled for today, February 21, 2019, at 1:30 pm located at the Tahoe Transportation Center has been canceled as has the water utility rate workshop scheduled at 11:00 am located at the Kahle Community Center.

No new date has been set at this time.

Public meeting in Lake Tahoe to discuss wildfire danger and remedies

3/2/19 UPDATE: Due to the projected weather conditions in South Lake Tahoe, the Monday, March 4th Vegetation Management meeting has been cancelled. The meeting well be rescheduled at a later date.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A public meeting to discuss vegetation management options in an effort to reduce fire danger in area communities will be held on Monday, March 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs room at Lake Valley Fire Protection District Headquarters.

Northstar GM headed to Colorado in Vail Resorts leadership change

Vail Resorts has announced leadership changes after the vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain said he is retiring after 25 years with Vail Resorts.

With Doug Lovell's retirement at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek’s Beth Howard has been tagged as hi placement. Nadia Guerriero, current vice president and general manager at Northstar California Resort, will move to Colorado to succeed Howard at Beaver Creek and the Company will immediately begin a search for her replacement at Northstar.

These changes will also occur on May 1, 2019.

Letter: Local needed to film "South Shore Women Redefine Beauty"

Event Date: 
February 22, 2019 - 6:00pm

Dear, South Lake Tahoe:

As a young entrepreneur and budding journalist, I am grateful for the support that I have earned from our community, my editors, Lake Tahoe Community College, and the City of South Lake Tahoe government and government officials! It warms my heart to have the values, morals, and message that I am trying to spread be so welcomed.

V-Day South Lake Tahoe holds 17th annual benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues

Event 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.

Ten Crows BBQ offers free meal to snow removal crews and first responders

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a thank you to those who have kept the roads clear of snow, Ten Crows BBQ is inviting the crews to Local Heroes day on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

All snow removal crew members will get one free entree. Also invited, as always, are all first responders.

Black Ice Theatre Co. presents “Harbor” in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 17 2019 .
March 14, 2019 (All day)
March 15, 2019 (All day)
March 16, 2019 (All day)
March 17, 2019 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Black Ice Theater Co. presents "Harbor" at CoWork Tahoe March 14 - 17, 21 - 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Valorie Jean Turley ~ 1953 - 2019

Valorie Jean Turley left our presence Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Valorie leaves three children, Jeremy Houston Sheldon, Jerrad Joseph Sheldon, of
Carson City, Nevada; and Kourtny Jean Sheldon of Las Vegas, Nevada.
As well as her three children, she leaves a daughter-in-law, Veronica (Mrs. Jeremy Sheldon) and beloved grandchildren, Helen Bernice Sheldon and Garrett Sheldon.

“To describe my mother is to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing falling colors of a rainbow.” (Maya Angelou)

Letter: Solution to Meyers traffic problems

We are not unique in the fact that traffic apps have been showing shortcuts and causing headaches in neighborhoods, which have become freeways filled with people speeding through them to "save" up to a minute on their commute.

We do not have the luxury of support from our elected officials as other communities do, so we must come up with a solution ourselves.

Meyers is under siege every weekend with tourists trying to get home after a long weekend of enjoying what we sometimes take for granted and they are using traffic apps to try to get around the gridlock.

Column: Nobody should be food insecure

Do you know what it is like to be hungry? I mean really hungry and not just a little growl in your stomach. I do and so do over 49 million Americans who are what we call “food insecure.” It is a feeling that can best be described as a fist inside of your stomach ever-so-slowly tightening until you are writhing in pain.

Having a nutritious diet has a direct correlation in academic success, psychological well-being, growth, and overall health. A lack of proper nutrition is estimated to cause 678, 000 deaths in the US each year.

Library, El Dorado County and other weather related office closures

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County offices including the library in South Lake Tahoe are closed Friday due to severe weather. Please note that the library was already scheduled to be closed Saturday through Monday for the Presidents' Day Weekend.

Marcia Sarosik Dance as canceled classes for Friday.

All three El Dorado Savings branches in South Lake Tahoe will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday due to snow. The Al Tahoe Branch is scheduled to be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Kahle Community Center is closing at 3:30 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe schools, including college, are closed Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District get to start their winter break a day early as they will have a Snow Day on Friday, February 15.

In an announcement Thursday, Christy Blach, the LTUSD transportation supervisor said the extreme weather this afternoon and in the forecast for tomorrow led them to the decision for the safety of our students and staff.

All LTUSD schools will be closed next week for Presidents Holiday Break. Schools will resume a regular schedule on Monday, February 25th.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Patrol

With a big winter snow storm hitting the Tahoe area on Monday, February 2, there was no better crew to have sponsor the Adopt A Day of Nourishment meal than Heavenly’s Ski Patrol members. This crew braved the snowy roads and whiteout conditions to come to St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and help provide a hot and filling beef stroganoff dinner to the hungry folks who faced difficult conditions to attend B&B’s Monday Meal.

Column: SLTPD and EDSO saves woman's life with arrest

After a six-month investigation into drug transactions in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the El Dorado Sheriff's Department Narcotics Task Force executed search warrants at two locations in South Lake Tahoe on August 23, 2017. Large amounts of heroin, methamphetamine and approximately 12 firearms were seized in the search. Lynwood Towle, Shawn German, Melissa Griffis, Paul Ryan, and Krystal Long were all arrested, charged, and eventually pleaded guilty to various charges stemming from those searches.

Sandbags available for area residents at several locations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County and the City of South Lake Tahoe are urging residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding and high winds as a storm with high winds and heavy rain enters the region.

Douglas County has sandbags available at nine locations and urges residents to assemble them on their property if there is a chance of flooding. Sandbag locations can are self-fill and the current locations are:

Zephyr Cove Park, Warrior Way - Sand is located in the upper parking lot

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