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Grand Jury findings on El Dorado County Public Defender and Probation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 8:53pm
Last year, the El Dorado County Grand Jury found that the workplace environment of the South Lake Tahoe Probation Department was "toxic." That report also said, "Officers were being micromanaged, a clique system of disparate groups had formed
wherein out of favor clique members were unfairly disciplined at times. Those things lead to poor morale and perhaps reduced productiveness at the South Lake Tahoe Probation Office."
The 2014-15 Grand Jury followed up with the department to see if things had changed.
Douglas County businesses receive Spotlight Awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:18pmSeveral South Shore businesses were among those honored during the 2nd Annual Douglas County Spotlight Awards. The Spotlight Awards recognize businesses in seven different categories: Retail, Restaurant, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Entrepreneur, Business and Professional Service, and Tourism and Hospitality.
The ceremony was held the County’s Financial State of the County event on Thursday, June 11.
The businesses were selected based on achieving some or many of the following eligibility criteria:
"Tip-A-Cop” and wing eating contest raise money for Special Olympics
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:19pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2015 (All day)
Several Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada and California on Sunday June 14, 2014 in the Hard Rock Café.
Reform called for in funding of wildfire suppression efforts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 3:10pm
Those of us living in the Sierra Nevada are well aware of the drought and of the growing threat of wildfires caused by dry conditions. Due to the threat of catastrophic wildfires in the West, three major players at the government level have called for reforms in the way the federal government funds wildfire suppression efforts.
Dozens of Skyland residents evacuated during fire drill
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 9:55pm
Every year, South Lake Tahoe fire agencies prepare to fight fires around the basin but they rarely get to practice evacuations of residents.
That opportunity came on Monday when the Tahoe Douglas Fire District and Skyland Fire Adapted Community executed an inter-agency wildfire evacuation drill in the Skyland neighborhood.
The drill simulated a real evacuation event to give residents the opportunity to practice evacuating from their homes and getting to the designated safe zone.
Sheriff's OHV team making Rubicon Trail safer for Jeepers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2015 - 9:31pm
Off-road enthusiasts will be flocking to the Rubicon Trail once again this summer, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) team will be there to keep it safe.
The mission of the team is to provide education to the public, maintain the family friendly atmosphere and when necessary, use enforcement to support that education. In its fifteenth year on the Rubicon Trail, the OHV team is again helmed by Sergeant Bryan Brown and staffed with one full-time seasonal deputy and eight part-time deputies who work the OHV team, in addition to their usual duties.
Paul Joseph Fry Jr.1931-2015
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 5:45pm
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Dr. Paul Joseph Fry Jr. passed away in his home in El Macero, California in the company of his family. Paul was born in Dixon, Illinois in 1931, the son of Paul J. and Lauretta M. Fry, is preceded in death by his wife, Dee, of 53 years and is survived by his six children, twenty three grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Upon graduating from Notre Dame, Paul attended Medical School at the University of Illinois; he served his internship at Chicago’s Cook County Hospital and did Residency Training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Op/Ed: Improving Tahoe’s Regional Economy
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 7:37am
The Tahoe Prosperity Center mission is uniting Tahoe’s communities to strengthen regional prosperity. Prosperity is defined as “the condition of being successful or thriving, especially economic well-being.” The Tahoe Prosperity Center is the basin-wide organization focused on that goal for all who live and work in Lake Tahoe.
Native Species Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:46pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am
The Sixth Annual Native Species Festival will be held at the Taylor Creek visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This free family event is hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the native species of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Visitor's Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Salvadoran Civil War survivor giving talk at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2015 - 12:00pm
Raul E. Moreno Campos, a doctoral candidate and teaching fellow at UCLA’s Department of Political Science, will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 p.m. Campos will give a presentation on “State-Sponsored Violence, U.S. Imperialism, and the Salvadoran Civil War” in the LTCC Commons, inside the main building. This is a free event, and the community is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Five decades of history and stories of research at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:30pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2015 - 6:00pm
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center invites the community to join renowned limnologist Dr. Charles Goldman for an entertaining public presentation on the stories and history of five decades of scientific research at Lake Tahoe and the challenges ahead. Dr. Goldman’s presentation will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.
UC Davis research at Lake Tahoe began with Dr. Charles Goldman. In 1959, Dr. Goldman formed the Tahoe Research Group and began regularly monitoring Lake Tahoe.
Mental Health Awareness: Education and awareness are key
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 9:41pm
- Many children go undiagnosed and unidentified; they are penalized for inappropriate behavior though symptomatic.
- 42% of diagnosed students graduate with a high school diploma.
- 48% of diagnosed students drop out of school.
- 50% will serve jail time after leaving school; 20% serve sentences prior to leaving school.
- Currently 12 % of children in America under the age of 18 have a diagnosable
mental illness.
- Among the US population, mental illness impacts 1 in 4 individuals.
- 50% of adult cases of mental illness had signs and symptoms by age 14.
Mental Health Awareness: Law enforcement on front lines with mentally ill
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:21pm
Many times law enforcement officers are the first people a mentally ill person comes in contact with. In South Lake Tahoe, police officers and sheriff's deputies are forced to become front line mental health workers, and since they are on the front lines, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is an important part of their job.
El Dorado County received a grant for the Sheriff's Department to receive the training, and, to date, four sergeants and 18 deputies have been trained. While most patrol the west slope, South Lake Tahoe has three CIT officers (two sergeants and one deputy).
Chamber offers "Knock Your Socks Off" customer service training
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 5:41pm
Looking to improve your business's customer service? Want to rise above the norm?
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber), in partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe, is offering a Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service workshop on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department promotes Brenen Davis
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 9:58pm
Brenen Davis was promoted to Fire Engineer/Paramedic for the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department.
Davis, who started his career with SLTFD in 2002 as a Reserve Firefighter, then became an employee in 2004.
His list of accomplishments include being a field training officer, experience fighting the Deerfield Lodge Fire, the Long Valley Fire and the Angora Fire. Davis has received multiple letters of appreciation from both the public and from the City.
Brenen has been married to his wife, Liz, for three years, and they have two dog named Kula and Sol.
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.
Local businesses invited to SLT Police Department's ABC training
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2015 - 10:00am
All local business owners with an ABC license are invited to bring their employees to a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Thursday, May 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the LEAD (Licenses Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will provide information on what is acceptable I.D., the best way to check I.D., how to refuse service, signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more.
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.
LTCC makes Top 15 list of California community colleges
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 8:22pm
Due to the rising cost of education in the country, more students are finding the value in the California Community College system. In fact, community colleges in California make up the largest system of higher education in the United States with 2.1 million students on 112 campuses.
With statistics like this, the recognition given to Lake Tahoe Community College this week show how unique the local school is now that LTCC has made the list of "Top Community Colleges in California."
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.
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."
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.
Reno's Jitloff nails third straight national title; Gardnerville's Cohee third
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 8:39pm
SUGARLOAF, ME - Giant slalom specialist Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV – U.S. Ski Team) threw down on bumpy snow at the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships to take his third national title in a row ahead of first run leader Tommy Ford (Bend, OR – U.S. Ski Team). Former University of Utah racer and current Team Geronimo member Nick Cohee (Gardnerville, NV – Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Team Geronimo) took third.
International women cyclists at Business Expo Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 5:40pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2015 - 5:00pm
BMW Happy Tooth, a UCI Women's Cycling Team, will be in the Lake Tahoe area until April 5, scouting the Amgen Tour of California courses and acclimatizing to the altitude. The team will be in attendance at the annual Tahoe Chamber Business Expo and available to discuss the race, training, expectations, etc. while at the Tahoe South Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority booth.
BMW Happy Tooth Athletes in attendance include:
· Rhae Shaw (Canada)
· Miranda Griffiths (Australia)
· Liza Rachetto (USA)
· Shoshauna Routley (Canada)
South Shore man helps people facing disasters around the world
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 9:44pm
Friday morning 10 a.m.: Phone call comes in to the Evans home in Round Hill, Nevada. There is major flooding in the country of Malawi and his help is needed.
Friday afternoon 3 p.m: Ryder Evans is on a plane to the African nation for at least a two week stay.
Workshops on defensible space and tree removal for contractors
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 8:54pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2015 - 8:30am
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is hosting two workshops for local defensible space and tree removal contractors, to be held on the following dates:
North Shore: April 23, 2015 – 8:30-11:00am, North Tahoe FPD Station 51, 222 Fairway Dr., Tahoe City, CA 96145
South Shore: April 30, 2015 – 8:30 – 11:00am, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market St., Stateline, NV 89449
Study emphasizes importance of fighting invasive species at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 9:21pm
A newly released scientific study highlights the importance of collaborative work to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species at Lake Tahoe, and confirms what many public and private stakeholders have feared: That the invasive quagga mussel, if introduced, could establish in our mountain lake’s clear, iconic waters.
Sesame Street Fire Safety Workshop being held in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2015 - 9:00am
East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts, Tahoe Douglas Fire and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with The Fire Prevention Association of Nevada (FPAN), to present the Sesame Street Fire SafetyWorkshop, Teaching Fire & Life Safety Behaviors.
This training is being offered for the first time in Northern Nevada. This opportunity is valuable to professionals dedicated to day care, pre-school and early childhood development; providing tools and technics to teach fire and life safety behaviors.
City of South Lake Tahoe to drop Part 139 Certification at airport
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 9:56pm
Even though the airport in South Lake Tahoe hasn't had commercial flights since 2001, they have maintained their Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR)Part 139 Certification, though it is currently inactive.
Since the airport currently does not plan on having commercial flights in the near future, the City Council voted on Tuesday to stop paying for the certification.
NHP “Tip-A-Cop” Special Olympics Fundraiser at Hard Rock Café Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 1:03pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2015 - 5:00pm
Several Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada and California on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the Hard Rock Café in South Lake Tahoe.
Nevada gun bill makes it illegal for domestic violence convicts to own guns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 11:53pm
A Senate committee on Friday unanimously approved a bill that would expand legal protections for justifiable homicides involving occupied vehicles, as well as make it illegal for anyone convicted of domestic violence, even a misdemeanor offense, to own a gun.
Senate Bill 175, sponsored by Majority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, was amended to clarify the justifiable homicide provisions relating to incidents such as carjackings.
Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe Science Expo
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 8:09pm
The 10th Annual Science Expo at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences will be held March 16-20, 2015.
There will be hands-on science investigations and experiments for children ages 6-12. The focus of this year's expo is health, nutrition, the human body, ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, inheritance, adaption and biodiversity.
South Tahoe Action Team schedule released for 2015
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 8:29pm
South Lake Tahoe locals have the opportunity to help out the community in the time of disaster by taking part in STAT, South Tahoe Action Teams.
South Tahoe Action Team: Time to turn in applications for next session
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 8:25am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be hosting the second session of STAT: South Tahoe Action Teams from April 2 to April 23.
STAT is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and other first responders during times of crisis. This is the second session for this innovative programs, the first of its kind in the Tahoe Basin.
Opinion: Tahoe Paradise Park meetings now orderly and focused
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 7:49pm
Gone was the yelling between board members. Gone was the yelling from the residents in the crowd. Gone was the uncomfortable feeling I had watching a Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) board meeting. Gone were the bullies. Gone were the mistruths.
Present was teamwork, respect, order, transparency and a general commitment to make the park a viable one that families, residents and visitors could enjoy.
CHP Hosts Recruitment Event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2015 - 9:00am
On February 28, 2015, the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Valley Division Recruitment Unit will be hosting a “Law Enforcement Recruitment Event” at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento. The CHP is currently looking to recruit both women and men throughout the state to become CHP Officers. This recruitment event is designed to educate women and men on the endless opportunities and benefits associated with a career with the CHP. Officers will also be available to answer any questions regarding career opportunities and the CHP recruitment process.
Former senator and South Tahoe Chamber to hold small business seminar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 5:52pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2015 - 9:00am
President George Alm and the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that current State Board of Equalization Vice Chair and former State Senator George Runner and State Board of Equalization staff have agreed to hold a business seminar for smaller businesses at City Hall in South Lake Tahoe on May 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with check in beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Womens Ski and Ride Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 3:16pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2015 - 8:00am Coalition Snow will be partnering with North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) to help women fine tune their skiing and riding skills this season. NASTC has built a reputation for their high-touch, high-impact, all-mountain free-skiing and riding clinics for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. Their PSIA National Demonstration Team and AMGA certified instructors will do nothing short of improving your skills in a non-competitive and super fun environment.
Join Coalition and NASTC on March 1 at Sugar Bowl Resort.
Location
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Sugar Bowl Resort, 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Truckee, CA 96161
United States
See map: Google Maps
Horses available for adoption in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 11:04pm
Horses in the middle of a years-long battle between banks, attorneys, an animal rescue center and others are now available for adoption. Their saga began at a ranch in Susanville, CA where 90 horses were found near death. The horses where brought to an El Dorado Hills group, Grace Foundation, after officials from Wells Fargo and Bank of America found them starving and uncared for on the property they where they held the note.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 9:34pm
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.
2/1
1:12 a.m. - Verbal Domestic Dispute - Keller Road - 33-YEAR OLD MAN AND 26-YEAR OLD WOMAN.
11:11 a.m. - Suspicious Circumstances - Pioneer Trail - PRIVATE VEHICLE BEARING FIREFIGHTER DECALS AND RED EMERGENCY LIGHTS WAS BEING DRIVEN BY A 59-YEAR OLD WOMAN.
Barton Health offers fitness training for local running events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:18pm
There are some big running events in South Lake Tahoe this summer and Barton Health is providing the tools needed to perform safely and at your peak.
The community is invited to join Barton Health’s “Train for an Event Fitness Challenge” from March to June.
“Whether you are just getting off the couch or a seasoned athlete, this program is designed to motivate you and make you game day ready for one of our local race events,” said Krista Carson, Barton Health’s program coordinator.
Douglas County's 2014 floods didn't cause enough damage for assistance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:06pm
Last summer's flash floods in Douglas County caused $927,205 in damage, far below the federal minimum of $3,753,710 needed in order to receive federal assistance.
While Douglas County Emergency Management had requested that due to the close timing of these events (July 20, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 11) the state consider combining all damage under one event, FEMA regulations do not allow for combining damage costs of multiple events.
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District to continue last month's meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
February 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Three hours weren't enough on January 22 to complete the lengthy agenda of the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District Board of Directors meeting so it will pick up where it left off this Thursday.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Lake Tahoe Fire station in Meyers located at 2211 Keetak Street. It starts at 6 p.m.
Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention Webinar
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/30/2015 - 11:39am
Event Date:
February 4, 2015 - 12:00pm Presented by Attorneys Brett Sutton and Jared Hague of Sutton Hague Law Corporation is a live webinar that can be accessed through phone, computer, laptop or tablet.
This webinar has been approved for 2 HRCI Credits. Get all of your supervising staff certified in one session. Also, sexual harassment training will meet all requirements for mandatory supervisor training under California and Nevada law. All proceeds will go to the Marjoree Mason Center.
$45 per line
To Register:
Online:
suttonhague.com/events/
Call:(702) 270-3065
Location
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N/A
United States
See map: Google Maps
Community to learn more about $55 million bond at LTCC open house
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 8:46pm
Event Date:
February 5, 2015 - 5:00pm
It's been almost three months since Measure F passed and now is the time for the $55 million bond approved by the voters to start being put to use.
The South Lake Tahoe community is invited to a LTCC Open House on Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m. to learn more information about the bond and to hear about what projects and new construction will be coming to the campus.
City seeks applicants for Airport Commission and Board of Appeals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 8:16pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting applications for appointment to the following City Commission and Board:
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
Barton Hospital becomes one of four Trauma III centers in state
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 7:12pm
People in the Lake Tahoe/Carson Valley region will now have access to a designated trauma center following approval today by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated a Level III trauma center which makes it only one of two in El Dorado County and just one of four for the state of California.
Lifeguard training being offered by the American Red Cross
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 6:36pm
Learning how to respond to aquatic emergencies is the focus of two American Red Cross Lifeguard training sessions being offered in South Lake Tahoe over the next few months.
Participants must be at least 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breathing control and rhythmic breathing, tread water for two minutes using the legs only, and complete a timed event. The class includes 7 hours and 25 minutes of online learning and 20 hours of hands-on instruction.
