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Boston man dies after diving into Lake Tahoe to assist distressed innertubers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 11:42pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple agencies searched Lake Tahoe Saturday night into Sunday, looking for a man who dove into Lake Tahoe to assist two people who had fallen off an innertube.
27-year-old Sayen Sengupta from Boston, Massachusetts had been operating a rental boat with 13 passengers. The passengers told law enforcement the boat had been towing two people in an innertube when the two riders fell into the water and became distressed.
Sengupta dove into the water to assist the riders and he was last seen going towards them when he slipped underwater.
National Night Out celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 6:43am
National Night Out is held across the country on the first Tuesday of August and is a time for the public to come together to learn how to be safer as a community. This year in South Lake Tahoe it was held at Bijou Elementary and had multiple agencies interacting with youth and adults with hands-on exhibits and activities.
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2019 (All day) Eyes on the Lake Training
Wednesday, August 21 | 5 - 7 pm
Location: Tahoe Keys POA, South Lake Tahoe
Do you enjoy:
Swimming | Paddling | Boating | SCUBA diving | Snorkeling | Fishing
Or just viewing the Lake's natural beauty?
Then there's a role for you. Protect while you play at Lake Tahoe. Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe. You can help prevent their assault on Tahoe's waters. We need your “Eyes on the Lake.”
Location
Tahoe Keys POA
356 Ala Wai Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2019 (All day) Eyes on the Lake Training
Thursday, August 8 | noon - 2 pm
Location: Tahoe Keys POA, South Lake Tahoe
Do you enjoy:
Swimming | Paddling | Boating | SCUBA diving | Snorkeling | Fishing
Or just viewing the Lake's natural beauty?
Then there's a role for you. Protect while you play at Lake Tahoe. Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe. You can help prevent their assault on Tahoe's waters. We need your “Eyes on the Lake.”
Location
Tahoe Keys POA
356 Ala Wai Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
July 23, 2019 - 4:00pm Eyes on the Lake Training
Tuesday, July 23 | 4 - 6 pm
Location: Tahoe Keys POA, South Lake Tahoe
Do you enjoy:
Swimming | Paddling | Boating | SCUBA diving | Snorkeling | Fishing
Or just viewing the Lake's natural beauty?
Then there's a role for you. Protect while you play at Lake Tahoe. Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe. You can help prevent their assault on Tahoe's waters. We need your “Eyes on the Lake.”
Location
Tahoe Keys POA
356 Ala Wai Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Eyes on the Lake Training
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
July 10, 2019 (All day) Eyes on the Lake Training
Wednesday, July 10 | 10 am - noon
Location: Tahoe Keys POA, South Lake Tahoe
Do you enjoy:
Swimming | Paddling | Boating | SCUBA diving | Snorkeling | Fishing
Or just viewing the Lake's natural beauty?
Then there's a role for you. Protect while you play at Lake Tahoe. Aquatic invasive plants are threatening Lake Tahoe. You can help prevent their assault on Tahoe's waters. We need your “Eyes on the Lake.”
Location
Tahoe Keys POA
356 Ala Wai Blvd.,
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:09pm
South Tahoe High School students took the week to promote end-of-year events and commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Testing begins, sports end and school spirit is running wild.
On Campus
STHS is taking time to observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May by sending out advice to students, including posting positive comments on social media, writing for fun, and learning a new skill. Here’s what some students plan to do:
Senior Tess Devine is attending therapy more regularly to strengthen her mental health.
Is Genesis History? showing at Tahoe Community Church
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 10:14pm
Event Date:
January 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Del Tackett movie "Is Genesis History?" will be featured dueing a free showing at Tahoe Community Church on Saturday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Is Genesis History? features over a dozen scientists and scholars explaining how the world intersects with the history recorded in Genesis. From rock layers to fossils, from lions to stars, from the Bible to artifacts, this fascinating film will change the way you see the world.
California’s first maritime heritage underwater trail opens at Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 12:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emerald Bay was officially designated as an underwater park in 1994, and starting October 1, the public will be able to experience California’s first maritime heritage underwater trail devoted to showcasing Lake Tahoe’s historic recreational watercraft and barges, that now rest below the surface of Emerald Bay.
Movie Review: The Meg opens in theaters August 10
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 2:49pm
Let me just say right off the top no, it's not another ripoff of 1975's "Jaws" (although I did think that way when I first saw the trailer). Oh sure there are some parallels taking place in the summer, a huge shark (this one is prehistoric though) and yes, they needed a bigger boat too. That said "The Meg" does stand on its own with the trifecta elements of sarcastic humor, a long standing feud between former friends and of course, a love interest complete with a little girl (played by Shuya Sophia Cai) who at times steals the scenes like most little kids do).
Not a good week for bears in South Lake Tahoe - 3 hit and killed by cars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:18pm
A cub hit and killed by a car on Keller Road Monday night makes three bears who have died in the same manner in just 10 days on the South Shore. In the last three weeks, there have been a total of five hit by cars between Tahoma, South Lake Tahoe and Meyers according to Toogee Sielsch, South Lake Tahoe bear advocate.
In Monday's incident, a vehicle hit one of the three cubs born to Hazel, a neighborhood bear that residents have named and watched over. The speed limit in the area is 25 mph.
South Lake Tahoe fire stations stocked with loaner life jackets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 6:33pm
The use of life jackets saves lives, especially on Lake Tahoe where Cold Water Shock can kill a person in minutes.
It has been a deadly year on the lake, and the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) department has started a new program to help save lives in the future.
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with SLTFR in making life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. They have infant, child and adult sizes.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 6:30am
With recent water tragedies in Lake Tahoe we are republishing this 2016 article.
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter." Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival
From driver to GM, Dan Garrison set to retire after 34 years at the Ridge Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 3:30pm
A man who worked through the ranks from a driver to senior vice president/general manager at the Ridge Tahoe is set to retire in December, 34 years after first walking in the door at the mountain top resort on the South Shore.
New HR Director for Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 4:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Barton Health has hired seasoned human resources leader Elizabeth Stork as their new Human Resources Director.
“We are pleased to have Elizabeth on board,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton Health’s CEO and President. “She brings both the tools and passion for helping our employees deliver consistently exceptional care and reach their full potential.”
Stork has more than 15 years of experience working in human resources. She most recently served as the Vice President of Human Resources for a non-profit home health and hospice agency in Washington State.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 3:51pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/4/16
12:19 a.m. - Missing Person - Jameson Beach - A 22-YEAR-OLD MALE WENT MISSING.
1:10 p.m. - Grand Theft - Kickapoo St - R/P REPORTED A THEFT FROM AN UNLOCKED VEHICLE.
Sacramento man identified as Lake Tahoe diving victim
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 9:07pm
The man who died Monday as he was doing underwater exploring around the SS Tahoe in Glenbrook Bay has been identified.
Michael Stephen Majewski, 63, of Sacramento was diving with two friends in about 360’ of water. All three are experienced divers and had completed a similar dive at the same wreckage the day before but for unknown reasons, Majewski made an emergency ascent to the surface. When he reached the surface he was unconscious and not responsive.
Man dies while scuba diving in Glenbrook Bay as he explored SS Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:18am
A 63-year-old man diving in Lake Tahoe near Glenbrook Bay died on Monday, September 5.
Marine Patrols from Douglas County Sheriff, Washoe County Sheriff and El Dorado County Sheriff, along with Tahoe Douglas Fire all responded to the distress call of a scuba diver in trouble just after 10:00 a.m.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 6:13pm
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter." Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is increasing their educational campaign for boaters and swimmers to understand the dangers of cold water at Lake Tahoe.
Archives Tour: California State Parks Archives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 10:45am
Event Date:
June 15, 2016 - 9:00am The Sierra State Parks Foundation is excited to announce our first Archives Bus Tour on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Attendees will meet at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center for a day of discovery and fun. Hopping aboard the bus at 9am, we will make our way to the California State Archives in Sacramento, with a stop in the heart of Gold Country, the Auburn State Recreation Area. Tickets are $60 ($55 for members) with limited seating. Reservations are required and parking for the day is included in the ticket price.
Location
Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
United States
39° 19' 26.9076" N, 120° 13' 55.6824" W
See map: Google Maps
Timothy Roger Stoll June 16,1938- February 12, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 8:58am
Dr. Timothy Stoll died suddenly of galloping pneumonia on February 12, 2016 at the age of 77.
Dr. Stoll, an icon of the Tahoe area, practiced dentistry for over 50 years in both South Lake Tahoe and Minden.
Project Baseline: Lake Tahoe - Why New Millennium Divers became Citizen Scientists
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 3:09pm
Let us start with a common interactive scenario for Lake Tahoe:
40 years ago a family came to Lake Tahoe, walked to the water’s edge of a very full lake (on that day in 1975, Tahoe’s surface elevation was at 6228 feet), and said, “What a beautiful lake! Look how clear it is!” and they spent the rest of their vacation not knowing the environmental direction that Tahoe was heading.
Tahoe Talks March Brow Bag Lunch: How to facilitate change with volunteering
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 12:04am
Event Date:
March 18, 2015 - 12:00pm
Jesse Patterson of the League to Save Lake Tahoe will be the guest speaker during March Tahoe Talks. He will speak on "Volunteer Monitoring: How to Facilitate Change through Observation."
Emily Ann Alessi - March 23, 1990 - October 30, 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 10:37am
Emily Ann Alessi, 24, passed away unexpectedly at her home in South Lake Tahoe, California on Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Timber Cove accident victim paralyzed from waist down
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 6:21pm
On August 1, a 21 year old woman broke her neck after diving into Lake Tahoe near the Timber Cove Marina. The woman, Maridee McFarlane, spent 10 days at Renown Medical Center in Reno before being transferred to Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Sacramento, McFarlane is currently rehabilitating at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Volunteers remove 100 gallons of invasive Milfoil from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 10:32pm
100 gallons of invasive Eurasian Watermilfoil were removed from the Upper Truckee River by 14 League to Save Lake Tahoe volunteers on August 5.
The volunteers worked on the 1,000 foot stretch of the river near the Tahoe Keys Marina. This infestation was the first to be identified and removed by trained Eyes on the Lake volunteers. It was also the first confirmed new infestation discovered at Lake Tahoe in several years. A follow-up volunteer effort will take place later this month to ensure the infestation is completely gone.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department responds to two small fires and diving accident
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 9:24pm
Two fires were quickly extinguished by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department in the early hours on Sunday.
In the first incident, a fire was reported off Echo Road behind the power substation near the Stateline Raley's. When firefighters arrived at about 12:20 a.m., they found five foot flames coming from what was later determined to be an illegal campfire at a transient person's camp. They quickly cut a line around the fire and contained it to a 10 foot square.
Eyes on the Lake - Free Training
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 7:06pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2014 - 5:00pm
Aquatic invasive plants have already made Lake Tahoe home and while control efforts are underway, there is still not enough information about the current locations of infestations.
To fight this threat we need more “Eyes on the Lake." The newest effort of the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program has returned for summer 2014.
Join us for this FREE training where volunteers can learn how to identify and report on aquatic invasive plants found in Tahoe’s lakes and streams, and help protect our pristine Lake.
Lake Spirit Awards Given by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 6:51pm
Eight individuals who display strong personal commitment to protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe were recognized today by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during the third annual Lake Spirit Awards ceremony at the Agency’s Governing Board meeting in Stateline.
TahoeChamber offers Microsoft Office Classes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:59pmEvent Date:
November 5, 2013 - 8:00am
The next two Tech Tuesday courses will focus on tips & tricks for using Microsoft Office suites. These workshops are suitable for all levels of computer skills, particularly businesses and individuals already using Microsoft products who would like to learn to use them more effectively.
In November, Sanne Steele, The Software Consultant and Microsoft Certified partner will be taking attendees on an interactive tutorial of Word, Excel, and Outlook. December’s course will be more graphically oriented, diving into PowerPoint and Publisher.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for week of Nov. 21-27
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 10:50am
Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra for the week of Nov. 21 through Nov. 27.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Oct. 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 8:22pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This week's report is for the week of Oct. 24-30.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 5:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 11:44pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 1:22am
Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.
ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 1:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Jemile Weeks helps Oakland blank Milwaukee 6-0
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 10:53amPHOENIX (AP) - Once Jemile Weeks got the ball in this rundown, he wasn't about to give it up.Weeks made a diving tag to nab his older brother Rickie in the first inning and finished with two hits i...
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Vikings unable to hold on against Elko
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This one hurts.South Tahoe led Elko High School 28-14 after the Vikings started the third quarter with a 55-yard diving touchdown run by Jacob Stowell. But by the time...
