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Tahoe Legends Run 5k/10k
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 8:54am
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 8:00am Enjoy the Tahoe Legends 5k and 10k runs in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. The trails winds through rolling hills, forests and meadows on single track and a bike path. Competitors start at the Lake Tahoe Community College parking lot and finish on the South Tahoe Community Sports Complex, former home of the 1968 Olympic Trials track. All proceeds from this run support the maintenance of the track and field on this site.
Race day registration: 7:15-7:45 AM in the LTCC parking lot
Race finish: South Tahoe Community Sports Complex (1/2 mile from start)
Mental Health Awareness: Lack of housing is a huge issue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 8:52pm
Up until the 1970s and 80s, people with severe mental illness were housed in institutions by the hundreds of thousands. Replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services became the norm, and it created a whole new set of issues.
Mental Health Awareness: What are the signs of mental illness?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 8:11pm
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 children and 1 in 8 adults.
50% of us will experience a mental health challenge in our lifetime.
These are significant numbers, and because of them, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in South Lake Tahoe, May 10-16 is Mental Health Awareness Week. During a recent City Council meeting, the Mayor signed a proclamation to show the City's support of this significant week.
Celebration of Education at South Tahoe Middle School Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
May 13, 2015 - 5:00pm
The annual Celebration of Education hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will take place on Wednesday, May 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School.
Last year's Foundation grant recipients will be displaying their projects through words, photos, videos and live performances.
This event will be taking place outside the elementary and middle school concert that will be taking place at STMS during the evening.
Families, students and the public are invited to stop by and enjoy the grant recipient's presentations.
Light refreshments will be served.
Christine Ann Alper
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 4:08pm
Christine Ann Alper passed gently, peacefully and with grace in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 4 following a recurrence of cancer. The disease affected her but in no way defined her. Her husband, Charles Whitten, was by her side. She was 58 years old.
Dr. Frederick Wenck honored for 41 years of service on LTCC board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:52am
Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck, a longtime local dentist and Board of Trustees member for Lake Tahoe Community College for 41 years, was recently honored for his service by the Community College League of California. During their Annual Trustees Conference last weekend the League honored community college trustees with 20, 30 and 40 years of service from around the state.
Dr. Wenck was the only trustee to be recognized for four decades of commitment.
Sea to Sea for MBC at the Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 - 5:00pm Did you know that 30% of those diagnosed with early stage breast cancer will develop metastatic disease? Did you know that the big cancer organizations only dedicate, on average, 2% of the money they raise to metastatic breast cancer research? Do you even know what metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is?
Location
Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health
1154 Emerald Bay Rd
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe yoga class to raise funds for Nepal earthquake victims
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 8:42pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2015 - 6:30pm
Long time local resident Susan Glasson will be holding a benefit yoga class to help raise funds to support the thousands of victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
The class will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kahle Community Center on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.
Routes around South Tahoe Middle School may soon be safer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 5:24pm
If you've ever driven by South Tahoe Middle School just as the kids get to school, or as they depart, you know what an unsafe area it can be for students on bikes and on foot. Because of this, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District secured a $154,000 grant from the TRPA On Our Way program to work with the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative to conduct outreach and develop a connectivity and mobility plan for the area.
California pot legalization effort is all about details
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 7:26pm
There’s no shortage of views on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana in California.
That much was evident at a series of focus groups earlier this year, where 48 men and women representing a cross-section of the state filed into rooms with one-way mirrors to share their opinions. The research is aimed at shaping an expected legalization initiative for the 2016 ballot.
Warrior Golf Champion invited to play in American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 7:55pm
South Lake Tahoe's major summer event, the American Century Championship, will once again add another U.S. Army veteran and hero to the 2015 event this July.
Retired United States Army Sergeant Major Rodney Gorman will join the field by virtue of his victory in the 2014 George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Warrior Open. He will join Corporal Chad Pfeifer at Edgewood this summer. Pfeifer was the three-time defending Warrior Open champion and the 2014 tournament's fifth place finisher.
Op/Ed: Treatment Not Jails
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 9:59am
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Treatment Not Jails
Across the nation, many counties are investing huge sums of money to house people with mental illness in jails, with little return for the community in terms of public safety or treatment for people who need it most. A new national initiative, Stepping Up, provides an opportunity for counties to get support in addressing this problem.
28th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament at Edgewood this weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 9:43pm
A few spots are still available for rounds of golf on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe during the 28th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament. The joint event presented by the Whittell High School and South Tahoe High School booster clubs raises funds for sports at both South Shore schools.
The fun-filled event includes chances to win trophies and $100 for closest-to-the-pin. Each day is an individual tournament with a scramble format. Couples, individuals and foursomes are invited to play. There will be trophies awarded to the top three teams each day.
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe gives out $25,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 7:24pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded eight local organizations a total of $25,000 in grants at Harrah’s Tahoe on Wednesday, April 15.
“There are so many wonderful organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in our area,” said Micky Madden, SISLT’s Grant Allocation Co-Chair. “We are honored to aid these efforts made possible by the community’s support of our annual fundraising activities.”
Cherry Creek Radio selling KRLT-KOWL to station's manager
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 5:54pm
Cherry Creek Radio has filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sell South Lake Tahoe based KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM to current General Manager, Steve Harness and a group of investors.
"I put together a group of investors and secured financing to make it possible," Harness told South Tahoe Now. "I've put eight years of sweat equity into both stations and I did not want to see that work undone by new owners."
Honor Ride Lake Tahoe helps injured vets through cycling
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 8:40pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2015 - 11:30am
Cyclists of all ages and levels are invited to take part in Ride 2 Recovery's Tahoe Honor Ride on Friday, May 8 as part of the Amgen Tour of California.
The Honor Ride Lake Tahoe is a 19-mile route that departs from Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Base Lodge and takes participants along Pioneer Trail toward Meyers before returning to Heavenly. Post-event celebrations will include the Amgen Tour of California festivities with vendors, food, drinks, DJs, and cheering on the professional athletes as they complete Stage 1.
South Lake Tahoe Earth Day celebration on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 6:46am
In typical South Lake Tahoe fashion, Mother Nature has decided to visit the local Earth Day celebration on Saturday. While sunshine may be preferred by some, needed moisture will be making a visit.
Don't let a forecast of rain or snow keep you from Earth Day 2015 though. As seen in the video in this story, snow fell just prior to last year's event too.
Arson arrest made in Fresno fire that injured Fire Captain Pete Dern
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 8:15pm
Investigators say a woman arrested for a fire that severely injured a Fresno fire captain has a history with fire. Julia Harper, 52, is jailed on charges of setting a fire causing great bodily injury. Fire Captain Pete Dern was nearly killed while trying to put out the fire Harper allegedly started.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services teams up with Blue Angel Cafe Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2015 - 5:00pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is planning a celebration for the community in honor of the nationwide "Give Where You Live" day.
Op/Ed: SLT should pass a bond to help children in foster care
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 10:53pm
Some children live a life characterized by habit and routine. Imagine them being forced to leave their life behind all because there wasn’t enough space and funding. This is what foster children in Lake Tahoe are forced deal with. Primarily, SLT should pass a General Obligation Bond, and, though the cost of raising a child is exorbitant, this cost could be ameliorated by support from passing a General Obligation Bond measure.
Local CHP officers trade in handcuffs for menus and aprons at Applebee's
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:46pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2015 (All day)
Local law enforcement will trade in their handcuffs and badges for aprons and menus at Applebee’s restaurants in South Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada on Thursday, April 30 as part of a Tip-A-Cop® event benefiting Special Olympics.
The South Lake Tahoe California Highway Patrol (CHP) will have officers at the Applebee's located at 3987 Lake Tahoe Blvd for both lunch and dinner.
Give Where You Live this Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 6:12pm
Give Where You Live! is a 24-hour giving challenge coordinated by the El Dorado Community Foundation. This year's day long giving day is Thursday, April 23, 2015.
“We have approximately 70 nonprofits participating in the event this year. Each nonprofit will have its own website presence to highlight a particular need or needs for which it is focusing giving dollars, as well as more information about the organization in general,” said Megan Buchanan, donor services coordinator at the foundation.
Letters: Mental Wellness - Children and Teens
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 10:46am
Let’s transform South Lake Tahoe into one of the healthiest places for our children…a place where mental health issues are quickly identified and treated…a place where parents and caregivers are well-educated in recognizing the early warning signs. Let’s give the next generation the best chance possible at thriving.
In March we participated in the Mental Health Forum sponsored by Barton and the South Tahoe Unified School District. We were impressed by the passion presented by the many school-teachers, Barton ER doctors, and others that care deeply about Mental Wellness.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 10:32am
Event Date:
April 25, 2015 - 8:00am Free course in advocacy 25-April-2015 8:00a.m. - 12p.m. at the Genoa Volunteer Firestation. This course is taught by volunteers from NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is taught at UNR to students majoring in social work in their senior year. Over 4,000 people have taken this course nationally.
Location
Genoa Volunteer Firestation
3450 Jack's Valley Road
Genoa, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Motherhood Out Loud - A Spring Fundraiser at Valhalla
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 7:23pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2015 - 6:00pm
When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, Motherhood Out Loud shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe names new VP/GM
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 9:39pm
Gaming veteran Chris Fiumara has been named as the new vice president and general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Lake Tahoe.
The former man in the position, Don Marrandino, left a month ago after overseeing the construction and opening phases of the Hard Rock which opened January 28, 2015.
Bay Area's Thadeus Gonzalez makes a stop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 6:50pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2015 - 9:00pm Oakland-based vocalist/songwriter Thadeus Gonzalez starts a West Coast tour in support of his debut album, UTOPIAN SOCIETY. The first part of the tour includes hometown Oakland, Hollywood, Santa Cruz, South Lake Tahoe, and Medford.
His South Lake Tahoe stop will be at Whiskey Dick's on May 27, 2015 at 9 p.m.
Location
Whiskey Dick's
United States
See map: Google Maps
$10 million gift presented for Barton Wellness and Sports Performance Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 9:58pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Lisa Maloff presented a $10 million check to the Barton Foundation on Wednesday night for the building of the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence. The donation was made in memory of her husband Robert, who co-owned and operated the Lake Tahoe Inn and Timber Cove Lodge.
On any given day there are 100 South Lake Tahoe kids living away from their parents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 8:50pm
The phone rings late one evening. The person at the other end of the line asks if there is a foster family available for one child for the night.
The person who answered the phone is Megan Ciampa, Regional Manager for Sierra Child & Family Services who is based in their South Lake Tahoe office. She says the hardest part of her job is to say "no" to phone calls like that. Just this week she's had to say "no" to three children and it was only Tuesday night when we talked. "Nothing hurts me more than to say no."
Tahoe Douglas Fire pancake breakfast to raise funds for injured firefighter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 8:16pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2015 - 8:00am
On March 29, 2015, Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern fell through the roof of a burning home, resulting in severe burns over 70% of his body. In the days since the accident, firefighters and other concerned people from around the country have been sending both prayers and money to the family.
The outpouring of support is also evident on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. On Sunday, April 19, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and The Local 2441 are putting on a pancake breakfast to raise money for the mounting expenses for Dern and his family.
Barton Auxiliary donates $230,000 and recognizes volunteers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 7:08pm
It was a festive and lively event at the Barton Auxiliary’s annual volunteer appreciation luncheon on Monday, April 13. More than 80 volunteers from the hospital, gift shop, and The Attic Thrift Store attended and were recognized for their service and gifts.
Heavenly and Kirkwood announce 2015 EpicPromise Award winners
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 8:15pm
This week, as part of the first EpicPromise Week, Vail Resorts will present the first ever EpicPromise Awards to two Heavenly or Kirkwood employees for their ongoing commitment to strengthening the local community and fostering a sustainable environment. The EpicPromise Awards are being given at Vail Resorts’ mountains across the country as part of the first annual EpicPromise Week (April 6-10, 2015), a full week dedicated to celebrating Vail Resorts’ widespread commitment to creating a more promising future for generations to come.
San Francisco Funk & Soul vibes wrap up the FNCTN Winter Music Series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
April 17, 2015 - 8:00pm
After a successful season of bringing unique live music to South Lake Tahoe, the FNCTN Winter Music Series hosts its season finale concert with the funky, soulful sounds of San Francisco’s NURELIX inside the Lake Tahoe Golf Course Clubhouse.
"We saved our hidden gem for the end and I truly think everyone will be surprised with NURELIX; they give a modern touch to an old school flavor," states Nick Rogers of FNCTN Productions.
Cinco de Mayo festival to support local charity
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 12:37pm
Event Date:
May 1, 2015 - 5:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (a non-profit public benefit agency) announces its 12th annual Cinco De Mayo festival at Heavenly’s California Lodge on Friday May 1st from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location
Heavenly's California Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Free showing of documentary at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 8:14pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
Students, parents, educators, and the entire South Shore community are invited to a free screening of the documentary film 'First Generation' at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre on Friday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The film tells the stories of four California high school students who are trying to break out of the cycle of poverty they’re in by pursuing a college education.
21st annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament and Luau
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 6:21pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2015 - 12:00pm
Join the Barton Foundation for the 21st annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament and Luau. All proceeds support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
This year’s golf outing will take place on Friday, May 22, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe. Check-in and buffet brunch will start at 12 p.m. The shot gun scramble will tee off at 1:30 p.m.
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.
Op/Ed: Mental Health issues in the community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 8:29pm
Last month, the City Manager and City Council hosted a strategic planning session with all City departments to ensure we are coordinated and pulling together to address key community issues. Community wellness is one such focus area.
Pocket day pack, the Tallac Pak, released by South Lake Tahoe company
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 12:45pm
South Lake Tahoe locals Bryan Burnam and Jacob Hanneman were featured on South Tahoe Now in August, 2014 when their company, Bakpocket Products, released their first product, the Adventure Hammock, on www.kickstarter.com.
Letter: Being true partners in education to serve the basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 11:59pm
It’s been nearly four years since I moved to South Lake Tahoe and became president of Lake Tahoe Community College. When I first arrived, I heard an earful from community members who were upset about the loss of the Good Neighbor Policy (GNP). This policy was established by the Nevada System of Higher Education in 1988. It made it possible for Basin students living on the Nevada side to attend LTCC at California resident rates.
Most of the horses found near death in El Dorado County have been adopted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 8:47pm
El Dorado County Animal Services is pleased to announce it has completed the adoption process for all of the horses that came from the former Grace Foundation facility in El Dorado Hills. "We want to thank everyone in the community and all the volunteers who either adopted a horse or provided support to our agency through this process," said Don Ashton, Director of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, which includes Animal Services.
Yappy Hour to benefit Animal Coalition of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2015 - 5:00pm
Dogs and their humans are invited to participate in the inaugural Yappy Hour, a fun filled event being hosted by the Animal Coalition in Tahoe (ACT). Hang out on the patio at Base Camp Pizza with your pooch on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy fabulous food and drink.
Yappy Hour can be celebrated even if you don't have a dog.
A portion of all proceeds from the evening's sales will be donated to ACT for their spay-neuter program and for the County Animal Shelter in Meyers.
Health officials favor Nevada bill to ban smoking in cars with children
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 2:49pm
The documented ill health effects from inhaling secondhand smoke were squared off against individual rights at a hearing Thursday on a bill that would ban smoking in cars while children are present.
Assembly Bill 322 by Mike Sprinkle, D-Sparks, was supported in the Judiciary Committee hearing by health advocates who argued that children should not be exposed to an adult who is smoking in a confined space such as a vehicle.
Drivers violating the law could be pulled over for the offense by police and fined $25. It would not count as a moving traffic violation.
Miwok Indian Tribe's proposed gun range in Shingle Springs draws concern
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 8:44am
A proposed 29 lane outdoor gun range in El Dorado County has created a lot of concern from the Shingle Springs community as well as others in the county.
On February 24, the County Supervisors heard a presentation from the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, owners of the Red Hawk Casino and operators of the proposed gun range. At that meeting there was a lot of concern voiced about safety and noise.
The tribe doesn't need approval due to their sovereign nation status, but they say they will address all concerns prior to moving forward.
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 7:57pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 - 6:00pm
Any parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
Give input on Bijou Bike Park's final design at community meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 7:30pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
It is getting close to the final design approval on the Bijou Bike Park and the City of South Lake Tahoe and Bijou Bike Park Association would like the public's input before submitting it.
The meeting will be held at the multi-purpose room at Bijou Elementary School located at 3501 Spruce Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe revamps locals rewards program
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 8:34pm
Living local takes on new meaning now that those living close to South Shore can reap big rewards thanks to a new Backstage Pass Rewards Program at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Resort that is exclusive to local area residents.
Barton Hospice "Reflections of Life and Loss" - New time!
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 10:25am
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 (All day) Barton Hospice "Reflections of Life and Loss" - Grief Support Group
First and third Thursday of each month, 5-6:30pm (NOTE different time starting April 2)
2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 600, South Lake Tahoe
Location
Barton Health
2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 600
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
City to spend $200,000 to evaluate maintenance needs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:21pm
You will soon be seeing this state of the art, high tech van traveling through the streets of South Lake Tahoe. Equiped with lasers, GPS, digital measuring tools and cameras, the van will be able to record the conditions of the city's infrastructure, thus allowing the gathered data to be evaluated to priorizie all maintenance.
Nationally it is estimated that there are $2 trillion of backlog mainenance to roads and other items in the infrastruce of cities and counties. Locally the number is estimated at $26 million.
New Court Commissioner appointed for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 8:36pm
The El Dorado County Superior Court has announced the appointment of Douglas R. Hoffman as Court Commissioner. Hoffman will be based in South Lake Tahoe but will serve in all of the branches in El Dorado County. He will hear all case types, but will specialize in cases involving family law, child support, domestic violence and civil harassment, juvenile dependency and delinquency, traffic, limited civil cases, as well as overflow matters as assigned by the Presiding Judge.
